BA Islamic Studies
Overview
The BA Islamic Studies with Arabic programme draws on classical and contemporary approaches and perspectives to provide students with an objective, in-depth and critical understanding of Islam and Muslims. The programme moves beyond the Islamic sciences (ulum)and employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes theology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and history in studying Islam. This approach engenders objectivity and critical thinking and encourages philosophical thought, interpretation and analysis. Students engage with contemporary issues and challenges facing Muslim communities in a multicultural and multi-faith society. They also develop the academic skills required to engage with the theological, jurisprudent, and practical issues of the role and practice of Islam in the contemporary globalised world.
Students graduating from recognised Islamic seminaries (Darul Ulum) may be awarded exemptions from Level 4 of the programme through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and can enter the programme at Level 5, shortening the degree duration to two years.
The programme employs various teaching and learning methods in and outside the classroom. The modules are delivered through blended learning, combining traditional class-based methods and guided independent study with online learning.
Validating University: This course has been validated by Birmingham Newman University.
Course structure
This is a three-year full-time course which offers the option of completion at three levels:
120 credits: Certificate in Higher Education - CertHE
240 credits: Diploma in Higher Education - DipHE
360 credits: Bachelors in Islamic Studies - BSc (Hons)
Contact hours
Contact hours or guided learning hours are the number of hours a student will be taught and/or supported by their tutors during their studies. This includes direct teaching, guidance or supervision time. In addition, students are expected to spend additional time to attempt tutor set tasks and reading, completing their assessments, as well as independent study to learn the material covered in order to complete the qualification.
Each module is worth a certain number of credits. Each credit is estimated to be 10 hours of learning. For example, a 20-credit module requires 200 hours of learning, and this will include scheduled contact hours with your tutor(four hours/week online and/or in-person class attendance, and 48 hours over a 12 weeks semester). The remaining time is for the student to engage in tutor guided reading and tasks set for them, and also completing assessments.
The modules will be delivered by blended learning, which employs multiple methods to deliver learning by combining face-to-face interactions with online activities. Face-to-face interactions include lectures, seminars/tutorials, student presentations, and one-to-one support. In addition, students will be expected to engage in independent study to prepare for weekly classes, formative assessments, and coursework for each module..
Teaching staff
Students will be taught by a highly qualified, enthusiastic team of academics with wide-ranging research interests. Their research is used in lectures and seminars so you learn about the latest issues impacting the subject area.
Entry requirements
Typical offer:
· Minimum 2 A-Levels (orequivalent)
· GCSEs: 5 GCSEs (including apass in English and Maths) or equivalent
Other: Qualifications from Dar al-ulum (Islamic seminaries) are also accepted. You may gain exemptions from year one of the course through recognition of prior learning (RPL)
For international applicants: Please see the following link on this website for the entry requirements for international students: https://www.mihe.ac.uk/international-students
Fees and funding
Career paths
This programme may be beneficial for those interested in careers such as policy, imams/religious ministers, chaplains, and lecturers/teachers. Graduates from the programme can pursue careers in the private, public, and non-profit sectors in a broad range of positions and roles, such as teaching/education, Arab and Muslim specialised media, Islamic centres and community workers, interfaith relations, Muslim chaplaincy (pastoral care professions), charitable sector, Muslim law, Islamic finance, diplomacy and policy, local and national governments (Civil Service),NGOs, Shari’ah boards, or research.
The programme provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to undertake successful careers in these areas or to pursue further studies at the Master’s level or in research. Graduates may proceed to take a PGCE course (if they wish to go into teaching).
How to apply
All prospective students must complete an online application form on this website. To gain a place at the Markfield Institute, you must meet our general entry requirements and the specific entry requirements of your chosen course.
The Admissions Team will review your application and decide whether your application should receive an offer. Specific entrance requirements for individual courses can be found on individual course pages on this website. Entry to our postgraduate programmes usually requires a good Honours degree, or equivalent if you were educated outside the UK.
After considering an application and associated documents, MIHE will email the candidate about the outcome of his/her application. Successful candidates will be sent an offer letter by email informing them about fees and the level and exact title of the course. Unsuccessful candidates will be informed by email.
If you have difficulty in completing the online application form for any reason, please get in touch with admissions@mihe.ac.uk
