You can study a range of programmes, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, here at our Christchurch Campus.
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Programmes available
All Moorlands College programmes are available to study at our Christchurch Campus. At some point during your degree—even as a placement-based or an MA student—you’ll spend time on-site at our campus learning and contributing to the community.
- Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Applied Theology
- BA (Hons) Applied Theology (Youth and Community Work) with JNC Professional Qualification
- Certificate of Higher Education Applied Theology
- Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology
- Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology (Youth Studies)
- MA Applied Theology
- MA in Language, Community and Development
Location of taught study
- Christchurch Campus, Dorset
Modes of BA study available
- Christchurch campus-based
- Christchurch placement-based
Our campus-based option gives you the unique opportunity to identify your future ministry and prepare for it in a Christian learning environment. A local placement accompanies your study, giving you practical experience in a Christian context. Campus-based students attend lectures over an average of four days per week, spread across the term.
We also offer a placement-based mode of study at Christchurch, giving you the scope to be on placement whilst also studying. Our surrounding areas of Bournemouth, Southampton, Poole and the New Forest are home to a large number of churches and Christian organisations who offer placement opportunities. Christchurch placement-based students attend college for taught sessions one day per week during term time, as well as three five-day study blocks held at our Christchurch Campus.
Our facilities
Discover more about our Christchurch Campus via our Facilities page.
“I wanted to experience community, and what better place to do it? I’ve been blown away by the support, joy and hilarity that living in community can provide.”
– Daniel, campus-based student
Study near beaches and countryside
Based on the south coast of England, our Christchurch Campus combines the benefits of a peaceful location with a wide range of amenities, places and opportunities right on our doorstep. We’re in easy reach of Bournemouth, with its busy town centre, popular nightlife and choice of sandy beaches. We’re also on the edge of the scenic New Forest, renowned for its ancient woodland, open moors, peaceful heathland and clifftop walks.
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Travel access
We’re based in Sopley, a short journey away from Christchurch. This town is linked to the national bus and rail network, offering quick and regular services to London and the rest of the UK. Bournemouth International Airport is just three miles away.
Foundation Year
If you’ve been out of education for some time, or require the necessary qualifications for the BA, this is the course for you.
Certificate of Higher Education Applied Theology
Our Certificate of Higher Education Applied Theology is a one year programme that helps you build a strong foundation in core aspects of the Christian faith.
Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology
Our Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology is a two year programme that enables you to undertake in depth study into the core components of the Christian faith.
Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology (Youth Studies)
Our Diploma of Higher Education Applied Theology (Youth Studies) is a two year programme that equips you to work with young people from the foundation of a strong grasp of the Bible and a deep insight into the key issues facing young people today.
BA (Hons) Applied Theology
Our Applied Theology degree has been carefully and creatively designed to give you a firm foundation on which to build your life and ministry.
BA (Hons) Applied Theology (Youth and Community work) with JNC
Develop your youth work practice, go deeper into Scripture, and gain a degree with specialised, practical skills.
MA Applied Theology
Go deeper into theological thinking with our postgraduate MA. Study in a unique way that encourages both personal and professional development.
MA Language, Community and Development
Our MA will provide you with essential tools in community-based development, linguistics, literacy and Scripture engagement and will equip you for service amongst communities across the world.
