Access Course in Christian Theology has two main functions: 1) as an entry course before embarking on the BA programme, and 2) as a stand-alone course/study for anyone who wants to study the Christian faith with tutor support, but not at degree-level. Many have studied Access just for their own interest, without the intention of progressing to further theological studies.

No formal qualifications are required for entrance onto the course. Particularly suitable for those wishing to study the Christian faith but who do not have the necessary qualifications for entry to HTC’s BA Theological Studies degree. Other institutions may also recognise this course as an appropriate entry qualification to degree level courses in theology or other disciplines.

Age is no barrier – previous Access students have included school-leavers, pensioners, and all ages in between and it is geat for school-leavers who wish to take a year out before going to university.

You work at your own pace and if you complete the whole course successfully within two years you will gain the ‘Certificate of Access in Christian Theology’.  Those without necessary qualifications to apply for the BA in Theological Studies degree, will be eligible to apply on completion of this course.  If you wish to take more than two years you will gain the ‘Certificate of Completion’.

The course is available by full-time and open learning modes. For those studying by open learning, a pack of materials clearly details how to proceed through the course. The reading for each unit is carefully set out, and students will be guided through a set of activities and instructed when to return written work to their tutor. Personal tutorial support is available to all students, and there is the opportunity to meet with other students at regular Conference Days.

The course consists of six modules, each comprising 15 units. Each unit takes about 4 hours to complete.  You don’t have to study all the modules. If you want, you can choose individual module(s) without committing to studying the whole Access Course.

This course is registered with ILA Scotland. If you are eligible for ILA funding you could use it to pay for Access modules.

Recruitment onto the Access Course can happen any time throughout the year, for more information contact Angela Spence on 01349 780000 or email htc@htc.uhi.ac.uk