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. The Progamme is structured to require expertise in Islamic law and its related branches, as well as those who seek to carry on their studies to become future lecturers or practitioners in the field.
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MA-Equivalent Islamic Law
The Islamic College maintained an academic partnership with Middlesex University for a period of twenty-three years (from 2000 until 2023). Throughout this period, this postgraduate (MA) Programmes offered by the College was formally validated by Middlesex University. In effect, the academic quality and standards of the College’s current MA-Equivalent Programmes, structured on the Middlesex University’s standards, remains unchanged.
This new MA-Equivalent Programme is academically equivalent to a Master degree, classified as a Level 7 qualification on the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) for England. This means the depth of study, intellectual demand, and volume of learning are comparable to a standard UK MA degree. This programme is designed for personal and professional development.
Please note: The final certificate is assessed, verified, and granted solely by The Islamic College. It is the College-certified qualification in Islamic Law. The Islamic College is an independent institution and although is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) is not a UK degree-awarding body. Accordingly, this qualification is not a UK MA degree. Prospective students should confirm its recognition with employers, professional bodies, or further study providers before enrolling.
Aims
- An in-depth knowledge of specialist areas of the Islamic Law
- The use of an appropriate methodological approach to the study of Islam
- Critical thinking, analytical and practical skills in constructing well-reasoned arguments
- Constructive intellectual class interaction on issues related to Islam and Muslim societies and in particular in relation to today’s Islam
- Fusion of practical application and intellectual rigour
- An integrated programme that covers various Islamic schools of Thought
- Proficiency in conducting research work and independent study
- Capability to pursue further studies in the relevant field of Law
- Specialised knowledge and skills that could be used in different career pursuits
MA Equivalent Modules for Full-time and Part-time Students
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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 Equivalent Certificate 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.
This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College.
Course Info
programme code: MAEIL
Entry Requirement: The Programme is open to people of all faiths. Applicants should hold BA or BA Equivalent degree in Islamic Studies or related fields. Consideration is also given to other qualifications, including non-formal qualifications, on an individual basis. Mature students, with appropriate backgrounds, are also welcome to the course.
Duration of study: 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Mode of study: Online
Fees 2025/26: £6,850 (scholarships are available)
Financial Assistance:
Scholarship and study grants are available subject to conditions, contact the College for more details.
Academic year: 2025-2026
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)
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