Here's what you will need to get a place on the Theology, Mission and Ministry course at Durham University.
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C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Durham University. These students are taking Theology, Mission and Ministry or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | A |
| History | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | A* |
| Geography | Unknown |
UCAS code: V624
Here's what Durham University says about its Theology, Mission and Ministry course.
Course details An integral part of St. John’s College, Cranmer Hall offers a varied programme of academic awards in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Durham University. The undergraduate courses are validated through Common Awards, the national validation programme for theological and ministerial education, which is itself based at Durham University. Our vision is to provide a ministerially focused theological education in which theology informs mission and ministerial practice, and ministerial practice informs theology. Cranmer Hall forms part of St John’s College, an independent college within Durham University. St John’s was established in 1909 to train ministers for the Church of England, and today is home to a burgeoning community of undergraduate and postgraduate students studying a wide range of subjects.
Cranmer Hall offers three courses at undergraduate level: · Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission · Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission · BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission Whatever the level, the vision is the same: to provide a ministerially focused theological education in which theology informs mission and ministerial practice and ministerial practice informs theology.
Cranmer Hall at Durham University Set within a World Heritage Site, we are committed to excellence of provision in all areas of training and pay particular attention to tailoring courses to the needs of individuals. Most students on our courses are full time, but many students study on a part-time basis to allow academic work to take place alongside existing commitments. The teaching programme follows the University terms and is usually onsite and in-person. Although an Anglican foundation, Cranmer Hall welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds. Most students are training for ordained ministry or for church leadership (Anglican and Free Church), but some are independent students. Whatever their background, all are attracted by the prospect of an academic theology course which seeks to train people for mission and ministry in today’s world. Cranmer Hall has good links with Durham University’s Department of Theology and Religion. It is therefore possible for Cranmer Hall students to take modules offered by the Department, and vice versa.
Facilities Our purpose-built Learning Resource Centre is open 24/7. The library is light, spacious and congenial for study, with 86 study desks as well as a group study room for up to 8 people. Our excellent stock of around 27,000 books includes a particularly fine theology collection. About 1,000 books on a wide range of subjects are added to stock each year. We have a state of the art lecture theatre and a seminar room. Both of the teaching spaces are fitted with lecture capture technology increasing accessibility for all learners.
Career Opportunities Our programmes are designed to give you a strong and broad foundation of subject-specific knowledge as well as transferable skills and personal qualities developed during your studies: thinking clearly, writing well, presenting arguments, analysing texts, assessing evidence, pursuing and organising research. These skills are highly valued across many sectors. Our graduates readily find employment in fields such as church leadership and ministry, chaplaincy, para-church organisations, youth and children’s ministry and the charity sector. A significant number also progress onto higher-level study, such as postgraduate study in Theology and Ministry or our Doctor of Theology and Ministry programme. The majority of our students go straight into employment after completing their studies with us.
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Source: Durham University
Qualification
Diploma
Department
Cranmer Hall
Location
Durham City | Durham
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Theology
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Durham University students who took the Theology, Mission and Ministry course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
97%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
98%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
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Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
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How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
94%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
87%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
48%
low
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
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Facts and figures about Durham University graduates who took Theology, Mission and Ministry - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from Durham University graduates who took Theology, Mission and Ministry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Theology, Mission and Ministry.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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