Application
The School of Ministry is open to those who have a call on their lives to ministry, whether in the church, the marketplace or in the mission field.
Academic Year 2023/2024
SPRING TERM 2023
6 Mar – 28 May
On-boarding: 2 Mar 2023
Graduation: 18 May 2023
Registration is closed.
The Bless Wales Conference (25-27 May 2023) will be part of course curriculum, all students are required to participate.
AUTUMN TERM 2023
28 Aug – 17 Nov
On-boarding: 24 Aug 2023
Graduation: 16 Nov 2023
Registration opens: 1 Jan 2023
Registration closes:
31 May 2023 (applicants who require a visa)
14 Jun 2023 (all other applicants)
SPRING TERM 2024
4 Mar – 24 May
On-boarding: 29 Feb 2024
Graduation day: 23 May 2024
Registration opens: 1 July 2023
Registration closes:
30 Oct 2023 (applicants who require a visa)
1 Dec 2023 (all other applicants)
AUTUMN TERM 2024
2 Sep – 22 Nov
On-boarding: 29 Aug 2024
Graduation day: 21 Nov 2024
Registration opens: 1 Jan 2024
Registration closes:
30 Apr 2024 (applicants who require a visa)
1 Jun 2024 (all other applicants)
Admissions Information
To apply, you will need to have been involved in some level of ministry previously and will also need to provide a character reference from your local church leader.
The minimum entry age is 18 and you should have a reasonable standard of spoken and written English.
Please read the following information before you begin your application. If you have any questions or require assistance, please drop us a message.
Application Process
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Download and fill in the application form.
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You will need to get in touch with your references to complete the pastoral recommendation form.
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Submit the completed application form, pastoral recommendation forms and supporting documents (refer to checklist below). You may either email a soft copy in a single file to registration_som@bcwales.org or mail the hard copy to one of our offices.
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Payment of the registration fee will be advised upon receiving your complete set of application documents.
What to Prepare for the Application?
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Digital copy of your passport-size photo
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A clear copy of your passport details page
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A clear copy of your educational certificates
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A clear copy of your marriage certificate, if applicable
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Soft-copy of your pastoral recommendation forms
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£100 registration fee
Visa Requirements
Please check whether you need a visa to come to the UK to study by visiting https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If so, please apply for a Standard Visitor visa up to three months before your date of travel to the UK. You should get a decision for your visa application from the UK Immigration within three weeks.
On-site Accommodation
On-site accommodation caters to an all female or male dormitory arrangement. There are no exceptions. Married couples, parent and child or other rooming arrangements have to be secured off-site. Please refer to Course Fees for more information on the cost of on-site accommodation. Please contact us for further clarifications.
School Fees
Registration Fee: £100 (non-refundable and non-transferable)
Course Fee: £1,500
On-site Accommodation: £1,200
*Students are advised to have a separate budget for laundry, meals on weekends, and personal expenses.
Mailing Address & Contact Information for UK/EU & Other Citizens
Admissions Office (Wales)
The Bible College of Wales
Derwen Fawr House
Derwen Fawr Road, Sketty,
Swansea, SA2 8EB
Contact Number: +44 (0)1792 722428
Mailing Address & Contact Information for Singapore Citizens
Admissions Office (Singapore)
The Bible College of Wales
11 East Coast Road, #02-08
The Odeon Katong
Singapore 428722
Contact Number: +65 6344 4733
