MA in Islamic Studies
Course Leader: Dr Ataullah Siddiqui
The Islamic Studies programme aims to develop a critical and analytical approach to the study of Islam and to provide a greater insight into the sources and origins of Islamic thought, in particular the Qur'an and Sunnah together with a knowledge and understanding of the life of the Prophet Muhammad and its contemporary significance. Students are able to choice to study for one of the following:
- Postgraduate Certificate which focuses on the study of Islamic Sources and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad, together with an additional module to attain 60 credit points.
- Postgraduate Diploma which builds on theses modules and allows students to study a choice of modules to attain 120 credits.
- MA Degree which requires research into a specialist area of the student's choice and submission of a dissertation of between 15,000 and 18,000 words.
Core Modules:
| Module Name | Credits | Module Code | More Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Sources: Quran and Sunnah | 30 | MFP 101 | View |
| Life of the Prophet Muhammad | 15 | MFP 208 | View |
| Research Methodology | 15 | MFP 211 | View |
| Dissertation (Islamic Studies) | 60 | MFP 397 | View |
Optional Modules:
| Module Name | Credits | Module Code | More Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic History | 30 | MFP 104 | View |
| Islam and Pluralism* | 30 | MFP 107 | View |
| Muslims in Britain | 15 | MFP 112 | View |
| Islam In Europe | 15 | MFP 203 | View |
| Major Trends in Muslim Thought – Islamic Theology and Philosophy | 15 | MFP 216 | View |
| Major Trends in Muslim Thought- Tasawwuf | 15 | MFP 217 | View |
| Islamic Law | 30 | MFP 102 | View |
* No 30 credit weighted module can be taken with a 15 credit weighted module with the same title
