About the College

Who is the Principal of the College?  

What is the history of the College? 

Is the College part of the University of London? 

Prospective students

What can I study?

Do you offer distance learning?

When do courses start?

Can I sample university life before applying?

Do you hold open days?

What are the College’s entry requirements?

Do I need to take a test of English proficiency?

How do I apply?

Can I transfer from my university to a course at Heythrop College?

What are the University fees?

Are bursaries available?

Registered Students

I need to obtain a transcript - who do I contact?

Who organises my graduation ceremony?

Where can I find out about academic dress for my graduation ceremony?

I recently graduated and haven’t received my certificate – who can I contact about this?

Fr Michael Holman S.J. was appointed as Principal of Heythrop College succeeding Dr John McDade S.J. on his retirement in July 2011 after 13 years of distinguished service.  Fr Michael Holman took up office in 2012.

Heythrop College was established in 1614 in Louvain by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) for the study of philosophy and theology. Since 1970, it has been a College of the University of London, while retaining a modern Catholic ethos, and offers an educational experience that respects all faiths and perspectives. In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, it also provides a resource for faith communities and others, especially through the work of the Centres and Institutes. Read the College's full history.

Heythrop is one of nineteen self-governing Colleges which together form the University of London. The University has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence and attracts students from all parts of the UK and from across the globe.  Whilst studying at Heythrop, you are also a student of the University of London itself, allowing you access to a wide range of facilities and services.

Heythrop offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in the fields of Theology, Philosophy and Pastoral Studies. 

Further details can be found in the programme listings:

Undergraduate programmes

Postgraduate programmes

Research degrees

Heythrop leads the Theology programmes in the University of London International Academy.

Study for degrees normally begin at the end of September.  Most distance learning  qualifications have varying entry points throughout the year.

Yes - this can be done through the Taster courses held from March – July each year.

Yes - information about open days and evenings can be found in our Open Days and Evenings section.

Requirements may vary from subject to subject.  Up to date information can be obtained from individual undergraduate and postgraduate programme pages.  Distance learning entrance requirements are published on the International Programmes pages.

Further information can also be found under the undergraduate and postgraduate how to apply pages.

If English is not your first language, please consult our guidance your required proficiency in English:

Undergraduates: How to apply\For all international students

Postgraduates: How to apply\For all international students

Information on how and when to apply can be found in the following sections:

Undergraduate studies: How to apply

Postgraduate studies: How to apply

Research: How to apply

International programmes: How to apply

The College can consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another institution onto the 2nd or 3rd year of one of our undergraduate courses.  We would need to be satisfied that the studies previously undertaken are equivalent, as near as possible, to our own course. For example, we would need to be satisfied that a student who wished to join us after completing their 1st and 2nd year at another institution would have the prior learning required to study the modules in the 3rd year of a Heythrop degree.

Fee and payment information can be found in the Money Matters section:

Undergraduate fees

Postgraduate fees

Information on bursaries available at Heythrop can be found in our Financial Support pages.

If you need to obtain a copy of a transcript, please contact:

Rebecca Middleton, Head of Student Services
Email: r.middleton@heythrop.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7795 4202

The Head of External Relations, Annabel Clarkson, in conjunction with the University of London's ceremonies office.

All information about academic robe hire and other details will be sent to graduates by email in the autumn following completion of study.

If you have recently graduated and haven’t received your certificate, please contact:

Rebecca Middleton, Head of Student Services
Email: r.middleton@heythrop.ac.uk
Tel: 020 7795 4202