External Degree Studies

What are NCI External Degree Studies?

NCI External Degree Studies are courses of study designed to enable students with prior learning or experience achieve graduate or postgraduate awards by Distance Education. External Degree Studies enable students the flexibility of working toward their educational objectives whilst maintaining their ministry or professional responsibilities. Students completing External Degree Studies courses can, if they desire, further their studies in other NCI Distance Education programs.

Who Should Enroll in External Degree Studies?

	Students who have completed an NCI Diploma, or at least 70 credit points through RPL.
	A graduate who has successfully completed a diploma, associate degree, degree or post-graduate degree through a recognized institution and desires to pursue theological or ministry training with NCI.
	A student desiring to complete a post-graduate degree.
	Ordained ministers or missionaries with a minimum of 5 years field experience who desire to further their studies and grow through the discipline of academic pursuit.

What is the Delivery Format of Courses in External Degree Studies?

NCI Correspondence Studies courses involve set course work which may comprise of listening to tapes or videos, following teaching manuals or reading books. Generally each course has study questions enabling to student to interact with the material. Students submit their answers to questions by mail or email. Some courses require a written assignment or a text analysis to complete the required assessment.

All courses have a practical component which make the learning experience most worthwhile. Please note some of our practical courses are directly assessable – see your Tutor or Mentor for details.