Explore course fees for theology programmes and learning pathways
Your study costs at St Augustine’s will depend on:
- Your chosen learning programme
- Study duration (full-time or part-time)
- Whether you’re studying theology or training for ordination
This page covers useful information on course costs, payment options and financial support.
Course fees for students studying theology
If you’re studying theology for personal spiritual and academic enrichment (rather than training for ordained or licensed lay ministry), you will be responsible for paying your course fees.
Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission (120 credits)
| Study pattern | Fee per academic year | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time: 1 year (120 credits) |
£6,400 | £6,400 |
| Part-time: 2 years (60 credits/year) |
£3,400 | £6,800 |
| Part-time: 3 years (40 credits/year) |
£2,400 | £7,200 |
MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission (180 credits)
| Study pattern | Fee per academic year | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time only: 3 years (60 credits/year |
£3,400 | £10,200 |
The examples assume the proposed tuition and registration fees remain the same for the period shown. The tuition fee guarantee described below is subject to approval and its conditions; Durham registration fees may change.
Fees by credits taken in one academic year
| Credits | Tuition | Durham fee* | Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | £1,000 | £400 | £1,400 |
| 40 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| 60 | £3,000 | £400 | £3,400 |
| 80 | £4,000 | £400 | £4,400 |
| 100 | £5,000 | £400 | £5,400 |
| 120 | £6,000 | £400 | £6,400 |
| 180 | £9,000 | £400 | £9,400 |
*Durham registration applies only where required; each illustrative total assumes one registration fee in the academic year.
Other study fees
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| Biblical Languages — independent participants | £900 per academic year |
| Biblical Languages — registered St Augustine’s Durham programme students | Free |
| Taster modules — all levels | £350 |
If you successfully progress from a taster module to the relevant programme, the £350 taster payment is deducted from your subsequent programme tuition fee.
Tuition fee guarantee
To help you plan with confidence, we propose to hold your tuition rate at the level set when you enrol for up to three academic years.
Fees and funding for students training for ordination and licensed lay ministry
If you are accepted for Anglican Ordained Ministry training or enrol in the Licensed Lay Ministry programme, your sponsoring church will cover your tuition fees.
This includes all training, teaching and residential events.
Course fees for further study after ordination
Unlike ordination training, when you choose to continue studying after ordination, your fees are usually not covered by your sponsoring church or diocese, so you may need to pay some of the fees yourself.
Some dioceses and churches might cover a portion of your fees through your Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD). Please check with your diocese for details.
Course fees for discernment
As part of your discernment process, your Diocesan Director of Ordinands might suggest you take one of our taster modules, such as Introduction to Biblical Studies.
If so, you must cover the course fee for the taster module yourself.
If you are later accepted as an ordinand and continue your pathway, your sponsoring church or diocese will cover any future fees.
Applying for a bursary or grant to support your theological studies
To make theological studies accessible to all, St Augustine’s offers the Tattersall Bursary Fund.
The fund provides bursaries to support students whose finances might be a barrier to studying.
You can also explore various external trusts and grants and apply directly for additional funding.
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