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Oak Hill College

Location: North London, within M25 Show on Map

Site: Single site in Southgate

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Specialist theology college; an associate college of Middlesex University.

Student Population

Total Students:	200
Undergraduates:	95%
Postgraduates:	5%
FE Students:	0%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	190
Male:	75%
Female:	25%
Full Time:	70%

Teaching Staff

12 full-time, 2 part-time.

Broad study areas

Theology, pastoral studies, youth & children’s ministry training.

Freshers

Drop Out Rate:	4%
Accommodation:	Most first years housed.

Institution

Founded:	1932
Site:	Single site in 60 acres of parkland, north London.
How to get there:	Underground to Southgate (Piccadilly line), then walk or bus (about 1 hr from Westminster).
Special features:	Exists to train people for Christian Ministry.

Student services & facilities

Student advice & services:	Chaplain, personal tutor. Special categories: Houses for married couples plus families; crèche.
Sporting facilities:	All-weather tennis courts; football/rugby field on site; municipal squash courts and swimming pool nearby; also cricket pitch.
Accommodation:	Most students in college accommodation. Single rooms at £3000-4000; more for flats/houses. Few students live at home (a study on campus is provided for those living off-campus).

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	49,000 volumes, 180 periodicals, 30 study places; course books placed on temporary reference; tape library, video library. IT service separate. Ratio 1:10 workstations to students; 3 machines have access to library, 8 to the internet; open 24 hours/day. Staff support from part-time IT technician. Library induction for new students; IT skills courses can be arranged via Middlesex University.
Careers:	Advice service. Vocational placement scheme. Church of England training college.

Money

Living expenses budget:	Minimum budget of £14,000 pa for a single student (including fees).
Term-time work:	College allows term-time work for full-time students if absolutely necessary.
Financial help:	A bursary fund is available for full time students who have raised the majority of their funding.
University tuition fees:	All students pay approx £7200 pa, which covers tuition, term-time meals, personal tutorials, study facilities and broadband internet access on campus.

Courses

Academic features:

Courses in biblical studies, Christian doctrine, church history, preaching, youth and children’s ministry training, ethics, biblical/pastoral counselling, New Testament Greek, biblical Hebrew, theology and world mission; some modules taken with Middlesex University. Mature students may be admitted without the formal qualifications. Successful Dip HE candidates can transfer to degree course.

Awarding body:

Middlesex University

Main undergraduate awards:

Length of courses:

3 years; others 1−4 years. All courses offered full or part time.

Main subjects offered:

Biblical Studies
Church History
Hebrew
Religious Studies
Theology
Youth & Community Work

Student view

Living

Purely a theological college, primarily training people for Christian ministry. Although Anglican, increasing numbers are from other denominations and independent churches. For some, a qualification in theological and pastoral studies is an end in itself. Set in 60 acres of parkland and woods, housed in a Georgian mansion with a new academic centre nearby; expanding library (access 24/7) and good bookshop. Excellent relationships with staff (first name basis). Students are represented on all committees and involved in interviewing new staff. Prayer and worship start each day. All students are in fellowship groups. Long-standing links, and possible exchanges, with colleges in Africa and Australia (students fundraise for a college in Uganda). College courses include: biblical studies, doctrine, ethics, sociology, counselling, youth and children’s work, communication/preaching, church history, apologetics, other religions, biblical languages. Teaching styles vary (seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials, placements in college missions, chaplaincy etc); assessments by coursework and/or exam. London easily accessible, 30 minutes on tube from station one mile away. Families very well catered for: green spaces and playground equipment for children to play, playgroup, babysitting rota. Evening programme for spouses who may also attend lectures free or take the course at half price.

Summary

Housing: Singles usually in study bedrooms in main building; many married couples in college-owned houses and flats on campus. Individual studies available. All on-campus accommodation on college network (and so internet). Eats: Food on campus good and cheap (Monday to Friday). Lots of variety locally. Drink: No bar. Local pubs OK (especially those in Hertfordshire countryside, few miles north). Nightlife: TV/video room, table tennis, snooker, table football, tennis/basketball courts, football (college team), cricket, croquet! Classical music programme, college drama productions, may ball, Christmas parties, bonfire night, parties etc. Sports: Swimming (1 mile), squash (next to college), golf. Saracens RFC is opposite college entrance. Travel: Expenses reimbursed for placements. Financial help: Various hardship funds. In cases of real need the college community will try to meet the need itself. Jobs: Various part-time and vacation work available. Informal name: Oak Hill (former students known as Old Oaks). Best features: Great courses and grounds, fantastic people, sense of community (visitors often comment on the happy and friendly atmosphere). And worst: Can be quite ‘academic’.