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MA-Equivalent Islamic Law Distance Education

Islamic Law Distance Education

The MA Equivalent Programme in Islamic Law offers comprehensive coverage of subjects in Islamic Law as well as comparative studies. It is designed to provide students who are looking for a postgraduate degree in Islamic law to develop thorough knowledge and offer various choices from a wide range of modules intended to widen knowledge of major areas in Islamic law and to deepen understanding of particular topics, methods, and concepts.

Equivalent Programmes are designed to provide all those who are interested in acquiring in-depth knowledge about various aspects of Islamic law, regardless of their previous academic background. Students who successfully complete the Islamic College’s equivalent Programmes can apply for higher degrees at other universities.

Upon completing this program, students will gain

  1. An in-depth knowledge of specialist areas of the Islamic Law
  2. The use of an appropriate methodological approach to the study of Islam
  3. Critical thinking, analytical and practical skills in constructing well-reasoned arguments
  4. Constructive intellectual class interaction on issues related to Islam and Muslim societies and in particular in relation to today’s Islam
  5. Fusion of practical application and intellectual rigour
  6. An integrated programme that covers various Islamic schools of Thought
  7. Proficiency in conducting research work and independent study
  8. Capability to pursue further postgraduate studies
  9. Specialised knowledge and skills that could be used in different career pursuits

MA-PG Dip Modules for Full-time and Part-time Students

Following Modules are Mentioned in the file:

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All Islamic College Students are encouraged to be active and independent learners and to acquire all the necessary skills through a variety of methods of learning such as lectures, seminars (led by staff and students), presentations, tutorials, private study, individual research, and so forth.

Each module within a course has different assessment weighting. Students should have completed at least one core module to progress to second semester.

To achieve the MA award in Islamic law the students should complete 180 credits, out of which 60 are for the dissertation. Students are required to complete 120 credits prior to the submission of the dissertation [MA only]

This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College.

Course Info

programme code: MAQES
Entry Requirement: Applicants should hold a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree in Islamic Studies or related fields.
Duration of study: 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Mode of study: Online
Fees 2024/25: £6,850 (scholarships are available)
Financial Assistance:

Scholarship and study grants are available subject to conditions, contact the College for more details.

Academic year: 2024-2025
Application deadline:
Application procedure:

Application for this course is online, please click here for enrolment.

Contact programme department:

DE@islamic-college.ac.uk
0044 (0) 2084519993 (Ext. 224)

Learning methods

  • Learning methods

  • Tutorials

  • Class discussion & student

  • Presentations

  • Independent Reading

  • Essay Writing

  • dissertations

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MA-PG Dip Modules for Full-time and Part-time Students

Module Name Module Code Credits Module Type
Sources of Islamic Knowledge [Qur’an & Hadith] in Islamic Law ML 401 20 Core
Methods and Perspectives in Islamic Law ML 403 20 Core
Islamic Family Law ML 415 20 Core
Dissertation ML 411 60 Core
Authority in Shi’a Islam ML 407 15 Designated
Islam and Modern Politics ML 409 15 Designated
Islam and Modernity ML 410 15 Designated
Islamic Commercial Law ML 412 15 Designated
Islamic Jurisprudence ML 413 15 Designated
Islam and Minority Rights ML 414 15 Designated
Human Rights and Islam ML 419 15 Designated
Comparative Legal Systems ML 420 15 Designated