St Patrick's Pontifical University
Study on a programme with OnCampus Ireland and progress to St Patrick's Pontifical University.
Undergraduate degrees OnCampus students can progress to at St Patrick's Pontifical University.
BATh Theology and Arts
Academic requirements: 50% in academic modules
3-year programme
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BATh Theology and Arts (International)
Academic requirements: 50% in academic modules
4-year programme
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BTh Theology
Academic requirements: 50% in academic modules
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BPhil Philosophy
Academic requirements: 50% in academic modules
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About St Patrick's Pontifical University
As the largest Catholic Faculty in Britain and Ireland, St Patrick's Pontifical University contains internationally recognised expertise across the spectrum of theological subjects.
220
Years of Academic History
Top 20
University in Ireland
30
Erasmus+ universities in 17 countries
St Patrick's College Maynooth: the best of both worlds!
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Why Choose St Patrick’s Pontifical University
• Home to the largest Catholic theological faculty in Ireland and Britain, with expertise across all major theological disciplines.
• Faculty scholars published in internationally respected journals and lead in research, enabling engagement with both historical and contemporary religious questions.
• Established in 1795, with over two centuries of continuous academic and seminary tradition.
• Granted pontifical status in 1896, enabling it to offer ecclesiastical degrees in theology, philosophy, and canon law.
• Small class sizes that allow close interaction with faculty members.
• A strong sense of belonging and mentoring as part of a learning community committed to formation, service, and dialogue.
• Nearly 30 Erasmus+ partnerships across 17 European countries, supporting student exchange and global connections.
• Students and faculty draw from diverse international backgrounds, enriching classroom perspectives and research.
• Offers part-time, evening, and full-time programmes, making theological education accessible to working professionals, clergy, and lay students.
• A variety of degree offerings: undergraduate (BTh, BD), postgraduate (MTh, STL), and ecclesiastical degrees.
Student Life
At St Patrick’s, student life blends the intimacy of a small learning environment with the vibrancy of a university town. Students enjoy full access to Maynooth University’s 100+ clubs and societies, covering a wide range of interests from sports and culture to volunteering and the arts. Accommodation options include the University Village Apartments on campus as well as a range of private off-campus rentals in Maynooth. Comprehensive student support services are available, including mentoring, counselling, academic guidance, and disability/access support.
Because St Patrick’s shares facilities with Maynooth University, students benefit from both a close-knit community with small class sizes and access to the wider amenities, events, and resources of a larger university. There is also a dedicated Mature Student Society, offering opportunities for social connection and peer support for those returning to education.
More information
More details on the courses available to OnCampus Ireland students, including academic and English Language requirements by country, can be found by searching for degrees in the coursefinder.
