Postgraduate Masters and Diploma
- 1 Year Full Time
- 2-4 Years Part Time
- Level 7 Level of Award
- Online with live interaction
Programme Awards
Key Information
The programme offers the opportunity to study with a diverse global cohort, resulting in an exceptionally rich learning environment.
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The MA/MTh can be completed full time (1 year) or part-time (2 – 4 years). All students start in mid-September.
The 4 year option allows students to study one module at a time, and is more suitable for those with very busy schedules.
For the academic year 2026-27 we are not offering residential places for the MA/MTh. However the course can still be studied full time over 1 year.
The Postgraduate diploma can be studied full time over 9 months, or spread over a longer period of time for part-time study.
The Postgraduate certificate can be completed part-time over 9 months, or spread over a longer period.
The programme is very flexible so do please get in touch and discuss your study options with us.
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The MA/MTh and PG Dip programme comprises three core modules (Holistic Learning Foundations, Biblical & Theological Foundations for Mission and Anthropological Foundations for Mission) studied by all students across the award areas. Students then study two specialist elective modules in their award area.
The research phase of the programme focuses on a topic in your chosen award area and comprises a preparation module and the research and writing up of a dissertation focused on your award area. Practice based research options are available for some awards.
PG Dip students are not required to complete the final dissertation.
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Postgraduate Programme Specification
All Nations Regulations for Validated Awards of The Open University
OU Student Guide: The aim of this guide is to introduce you to The Open University (OU) and explain what being registered on a programme validated by the OU means to you.