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Welcoming students from a diverse range of educational backgrounds
We welcome students from all over the world with diverse educational backgrounds. You’ll find that each of our application processes offer support and pathways for those choosing to join us from a non-traditional background. We highly encourage you to get in touch if you need assistance through your journey by clicking the button below.
Usually, to study at NTC, two A-levels or equivalent are required, but non-traditional entry is available. If you are struggling to use UCAS to apply for our programmes, reach out to us via email, and we’ll be happy to assist you at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk.
Before you begin applying, you’ll need to know what course you intend to pursue. At undergraduate level, we offer:
Apply for Undergraduate via UCAS UK Undergraduate direct application form International Undergraduate Application Form
Full-time undergraduate applicants apply via UCAS. The UCAS code for NTC is N11. Between 1st July and 31st August, full-time applicants must apply directly to NTC. Part-time candidates apply directly to NTC.
For Undergraduate applications, you’ll need to submit:
Apply for Undergraduate via UCAS UK Undergraduate direct application form International Undergraduate Application Form
Apply for Undergraduate via UCAS UK Undergraduate direct application form International Undergraduate Application Form Email admissions
Choosing your course & entry requirements
Before you begin applying, you’ll need to know what course you intend to pursue. At postgraduate level, we offer:
Entry Requirements
No BA (Hons) in Theology?
Postgraduate (Taught) students with a 2:1 or higher in a non-theological degree can jump straight into their studies as long as they take AS7700: Theological Engagement and Research Methods as the first of their classes. If you do not want to use one of your electives here or the class isn’t offered during your first semester, you can complete the Pre-MA programme.
Lower than a 2:1?
For those with non-theological degrees lower than a 2:1, we may require a Pre-MA programme as part of your acceptance to NTC to ensure they thrive in our postgraduate programme.
UK Postgraduate Taught Application Form International Postgraduate Taught Application Form Learn about our pre-MA programme
All postgraduate applicants apply directly to NTC. Postgraduate (Taught) students can begin in the Autumn or Spring semesters.
For Postgraduate (Taught) applications, you’ll need to submit:
UK Postgraduate Taught Application Form International Postgraduate Taught Application Form Learn about our pre-MA programme
In most cases, MA students are not required to complete an interview. However, we may contact you to arrange a meeting if your previous studies are in a different field, if you are seeking non-traditional entry, or if you are an international student who would require a visa.
Once the process is complete, the admissions team will contact you about its decision. If you are admissible, you will be given either an Unconditional Offer of Acceptance or a Conditional Offer of Acceptance.
You can contact us at any time to request an update or chat about the process. Please feel free to contact us at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk or via phone at 0161 445 3063.
UK Postgraduate Taught Application Form International Postgraduate Taught Application Form Learn about our pre-MA programme
Before you begin applying to our Postgraduate (Research) programmes, you’ll need to have some idea of a research topic and potential supervisor. The easiest way to find a suitable supervisor is to look through the faculty page and see where your interests line up with our faculty. Please email faculty directly: they will be happy to discuss possible research proposals with prospective students. It is strongly recommended that you consult prospective supervisors about your research proposal before applying. If you cannot get in touch with a faculty member or you need advice before contacting one, email our admissions team at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk, and we’ll help you to find the right supervisor.
Once you’ve found a potential supervisor, you will normally discuss the shape of a research proposal. NTC requires an initial proposal of roughly 250 words and a bibliography of 10 key sources. Your potential supervisor and the admissions team can offer guidance.
Applying to a Research degree involves a lot of communication between applicants and NTC. This is completely normal. Don’t be afraid to contact us during this stage.
Entry Requirements
Candidates without formal research experience (i.e., a dissertation) may be required to undertake all or part of an MA as the first stage of their Research degree.
All Postgraduate (Research) applicants apply directly to NTC using the form below. Candidates can begin in the Autumn or Spring semesters. We do not have a closing date for application, but we strongly recommend applying at least 3 months before a potential starting date for non-visa students and at least 1 year before a potential starting date for students requiring visas.
For Postgraduate (Research) applications, you’ll need to submit:
If you are having difficulty in using the online forms, please call 0161 445 3063 or email admissions@nazarene.ac.uk.
UK Postgraduate (Research) Application Form International Postgraduate (Research) Application Form
Once the process is complete, the admissions team will contact you about its decision. If you are admissible, you will be given either an Unconditional Offer of Acceptance or a Conditional Offer of Acceptance. We will also inform you at this stage of any financial aid awarded to you by the College.
You can contact us at any time to ask for an update or to chat about the process. Please feel free to contact us at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk or via phone at 0161 445 3063.
UK Postgraduate (Research) Application Form International Postgraduate (Research) Application Form
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