London School of Theology - In Depth

Founded: 1943. Name change 2004, from London Bible College to London School of Theology.

Site: 9-acre site, north west of London.

How to get there: Metropolitan line to Northwood; by road off A404 Rickmansworth Road.

Academic features: Courses in theology; theology, music & worship; and theology & counselling. Subjects fall into four main categories: biblical studies; theological studies; missiological studies and applied theology (Intl placement related career orientation). Postgraduate programmes, taught and research based.

Awarding body: Brunel University.

Main undergraduate awards: BA.

Length of courses: 1-3 years.

Library & information services: 45,000 volumes, 200 periodicals. 100 study places. Annual expenditure on information provision, £100 per (FTE) student. Separate IT service, access 24 hours/day. Access to library and interne' from 15 points (ratio workstations to students 1:20), plus all student rooms for those with their own machines. IT support from 2 full-time staff: full induction to library and information services for new students.

Study abroad: Partners in training mission sandwich - run in conjunction with Latin Link in South America.

Employment: Christian ministry, missionary work, RE teaching, youth and children's work.

Student advice & services: Doctor, counsellor.

Amenities: Bookshop on premises; games room, tennis courts, football pitch, gym, music rooms, kitchens, TV lounge.

Accommodation: Some students (all years) in College accommodation, 28% of all students. 105 full-board places available, £3618 per year, term time only.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £5665 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by College.

Term-time work: College allows term-time work for full-time students (but encouraged to discuss this with tutors). Work sometimes available on campus in kitchen, waiting on tables during conferences, maintenance.

Financial help: Total available £48,500 own funds. 30 students helped.

Special help: international students, self-financing students.

Tuition fees: All students pay £4200 pa (£5034 on music & worship). Those eligible for a student loan, may receive a contribution of £1075 towards the fees.