Placement opportunities
Our courses are inherently practical—designed so you can put your learning into practice. Serving in a placement at a local church or Christian organisation helps you to grow your skills within a ministry context. Whether you’re a Foundation Year or BA student, on any of our modes of study, you’ll build up a portfolio that reflects your development on placement.
Weekly placements
Alongside your studies, you can get involved at your placement in a variety of ways. Your placement is a great way for you to develop, and will engage you in a community outside of the college. For example, you might deliver children’s talks; lead sung worship in a variety of contexts; lead youth events; preach at a church service; run an evangelistic sporting event; reach out to international students; work behind the scenes at a church service; or help at a local Foodbank.
Time on placement
- Foundation Year students typically spend three days per week in their placement.
- BA in Applied Theology students will spend a minimum of 6 hours per week at their placement. Campus based students will be placed somewhere within a convenient travelling distance of the campus.
- BA in Applied Theology, Youth and Community Work students will spend a minimum of 12 hours per week at their placement. Campus based students will be placed somewhere within a convenient travelling distance of the campus.
Immersive placement
Immersive placement is a great opportunity to spend 4-8 weeks gaining intensive experience in your chosen organisation. This is an optional placement for Level 6 students and can choose to be placed within the UK or abroad.
