The programme is offered at Certificate, Diploma, and Degree levels. This programme can be studied full-time or part-time*.

The core curriculum encompasses practical worship ministry, academic research, vocal and instrumental skills, biblical and historical studies, ensemble work, and field work – together with essential theological training. In the second and third years, students select from a range of optional modules to further their academic rigour, worship praxis, and creative musicianship.  

On-campus: Residential or non-residential. Lectures are timetabled Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, delivered over three terms in two semesters from October-June. 

Online: The music and worship modules are only available on-campus, although theology modules on this programme can be studied either on-campus or online.

Blended: All our undergraduate programmes, including BA Theology and Worship Studies, can be studied in blended mode, with Theology modules taken online.

*You may opt to study part-time, at Certificate level (over 2 years) Entry at Diploma and Degree level is possible only when done full-time.

Please note that the part-time study option, for a Certificate in Higher Education (CHE; Level 4) only applies for entry in the academic year 2025-26.

Students enrolling for the Certificate, Diploma or BA (Hons) Degree must demonstrate the ability to undertake an undergraduate programme of this nature successfully. This will normally mean two A levels plus three different GCSE passes at grade C or above (one GCSE must be English), or equivalent alternatives for students under 21.

Applicants to this programme are expected to demonstrate a keen interest in, and preferably some experience of, music and worship ministry. Applicants will be asked to complete an information profile giving details of their experience prior to interview.

All applicants will be required to complete an audition, demonstrating a minimum level of musical aptitude and aural awareness. Applicants wishing to pursue the option of one-to-one tuition on their instrument/voice will also need to demonstrate a standard of grade 5 or above to be considered for this option.

Mature students (aged 21 and over) without these qualifications will be considered individually. If you do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact the Engagement Team who will help you to identify a suitable programme of study.

For full-time students, it is expected that you will be able to commit around 40 hours per week to your studies.

For students studying on campus lectures will take place between 9am – 6pm on Mondays to Fridays. This normally equates to around 12 hours of lectures and 30 hours of personal study time.

Two practical placement modules are completed at levels 4 and 5, and a final dissertation project at level 6.

For students studying online we also recommend a commitment of 40 hours per week to enable you to complete the necessary work.

For part-time students it is expected that you will be able to commit around 20 hours per week to your studies. For students studying on campus lectures will take place between 9am – 5pm on Mondays & Tuesdays in Year 1 and Thursdays & Fridays in Year 2. For students studying online we also recommend a commitment of 20 hours per week to enable you to complete the necessary work.

Full-time students are expected to complete the BA in 3 years. Part-time students are expected to complete the BA in 6 years.

Musical training is a core part of the programme, and we cater for people from a range of backgrounds. Through weekly group classes, students have the opportunity to strengthen and consolidate both vocal and instrumental skills, specifically for use in the context of musical worship.

Those who already have a more established performance practice (with a minimum standard of grade 5 or above) can apply for weekly one-to-one tuition on their chosen instrument/ voice, in lieu of the group vocal and instrumental classes. This is offered on a case-by-case basis, and students pursuing this option will be required to dedicate significant time to honing their practice, and to perform in a public recital each year. All students are encouraged to sing in one of the choirs.

Graduates from the TWS course have gone on to become: 

• Worship leaders and pastors 
• Church musicians and songwriters 
• School music teachers 
• BBC and AV technicians 
• Sound engineers and composers 
• Youth workers, editors, researchers, and more. 

This is a proven pathway if you want to study theology and music with a clear focus on worship ministry.