BA-Equivalent Hawza Studies
Hawza Studies
The BA-Equivalent Hawza Studies programme is a unique course in which students gain a deep understanding of Islam within a modern framework of study. The course is consistent with the subjects taught in traditional centres of Hawza studies, such as Qum and Najaf, and incorporates some additional modules that suit the needs of Muslims living in the West. Since the successful study of Islamic sciences requires knowledge of the Arabic language, students are required to know Arabic before starting their BA Equivalent programme. For this purpose, students would be required to take the one year Qur’anic Arabic course unless they can pass the Arabic Language test. This intensive course will equip students with the necessary skills required to access primary Arabic sources in order to perform their independent reading and research.
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BA-Equivalent Hawza Studies Programme
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 undergraduate (BA) Programmes offered by the College were formally validated by Middlesex University. In effect, the academic quality and standards of the College’s current BA-Equivalent Programmes, structured on the Middlesex University’s standards, remains unchanged.
The new BA-Equivalent in Hawza Studies is academically comparable to a Bachelor’s degree, classified as a Level 6 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 Bachelor’s honours degree. This programmes 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 Hawza Studies. 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 honours degree. Prospective students should confirm its recognition with employers, professional bodies, or further study providers before enrolling.
KEY FEATURES OF THE BA HAWZA STUDIES PROGRAMME
- Based on programmes taught in traditional centres of Hawza studies
- Providing students with an in-depth knowledge of classical Arabic
- Training students in skills that are essential for understanding Arabic texts
- Progression onto advanced Hawza studies
- Proficient teachers with both Hawza and university training
- Relevant to the needs of Muslims living in the West
Module structure
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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. Assessment is by a combination of written examination and essays unless specified otherwise.
This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College.
Course Info
Limited scholarship is available. Please contact the admission department here
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admissions@islamic-college.ac.uk
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