Cliff College
Calver, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
Cliff College is an evangelical theological college and registered charity (No. 529386) based in Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire. Rooted in the Wesleyan Methodist tradition, it provides theological education and training with a particular focus on mission and evangelism. Cliff offers BA, MA and PhD programmes taught by Cliff College and awarded by the University of Manchester, alongside Foundations units, short courses, and a gap year programme. Students can study full-time or part-time, on-campus or online.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Mission and Evangelism
- Biblical Studies
- Ministry
Accreditation: The University of Manchester
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026, January 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- enquiries@cliffcollege.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£3,800 – £9,750 / year
From about $4,826 / year
Domestic students
£3,500 – £9,250 / year
2026-27 fees: Undergraduate full-time home/international online £9,250/year; part-time £4,625/year; international requiring UK visa full-time £9,750/year. MA full-time home/international online £8,050; part-time home £3,500/year (years 1-2), £1,150 (year 3); international visa full-time £9,050, part-time £3,800/year (years 1-2), £1,100 (year 3). PhD full-time £8,050/year, part-time £4,025/year, write-up £900 per 6 months.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Theology and Mission (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Cliff Year (opens in a new tab)On Campus | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Foundations: Exploring Church History (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | 2027-01 |
| Foundations: Pastoral Practice (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | 2027-01 |
| Foundations: Pioneer Ministry (opens in a new tab)Online | — | — | Varies | Varies | 2027-01 |
| MA Theology and Mission (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD (opens in a new tab)On Campus | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD Missiology (opens in a new tab)Part Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.