Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Laidlaw College Incorporated
Subject area
Religious Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
The normal requirement for admission into the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) programme is a completed three-year undergraduate degree in Theology or Ministry or equivalent qualification, as defined in the NZQF, in an appropriate discipline. Entry into the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) is conditional upon:
* A grade point average of 7.0 (B) in courses of the qualifying undergraduate programme at NZQA levels 6 and 7; and
* Approval of the Postgraduate Committee.
Special Admission Requirements
Serious consideration will be given to those that hold qualifications of an equivalent standard. In exceptional circumstances the Postgraduate Committee may allow applicants who do not meet these requirements, or who do not have qualifications of an equivalent standard, to be granted provisional candidature into the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) to be confirmed after the first semester of study. Each application will, however, be considered in light of the applicant's overall background and ability to benefit from the programme. The onus is on the student to provide details of all qualifications
and experience relevant to the application procedure.
English language requirements:
* IELTS 7.0 with minimum of 7.0 in writing OR
* Pearson's Test of English (Academic) score of 65 or higher OR
* equivalent (see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/ourrole/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqfrelated-rules/the-table/
A waiver for the English language test may be granted:
* For those applicants who have an undergraduate or higher
qualification gained from; New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the
Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United
States of America.
* For those who have studied in NZ for a minimum of two years at secondary school and gained either a) eight, level 2 NCEA University Entrance literacy credits (4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing) gained prior to 2014 or b) ten, level 2 NCEA University Entrance Literacy credits (5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing).
* For long-term residents (10+ years) in New Zealand, or another English-speaking country, who are able to demonstrate English
language competency appropriate to the desired level of study.
Competency must be documented.
International applicants to Bachelor of Theology (Hons) should seek NZQA
evaluation of their non-NZ (overseas) qualifications prior to applying.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To recognise distinguished study at undergraduate level (level 7) and extends that into study and research at level 8.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Philosophy and Religious Studies at this level can earn:
$44,000
Median earnings one year after study
$49,000
Median earnings two years after study
$60,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
68%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: (09) 836 7800
Phone: (09) 836 7800
Fax: (09) 836 7801
Email: reception@laidlaw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.laidlaw.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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