PSC Programme FAQs


The Programme is offered as a three-semester (full-time) or six-semester (part-time). Each academic year includes two semesters, each 12 learning weeks long (excluding holidays)

There will be a possibility of offering a third semester in summer based on the students’ requests.

At least three evenings per week for the full time and at least one evening for part time programme from 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm

The Postgraduate Studies Certificate programme will begins in November.

The Programme is offered as a three-semester (full-time) or six-semester (part-time). Each academic year includes two semesters, each 12 learning weeks long (excluding holidays)

There will be a possibility of offering a third semester in summer based on the students’ requests.

Knowledge of either Arabic or Persian is not a prior requirement for admission in to this programme. Nevertheless, familiarity with these languages is beneficial for access to primary sources.

The Programme is open to people of all faiths. Applicants should hold an honours 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.

Yes, submission is extendable to maximum two years after the start of the course for full time students and up to four years for part-time students.

Yes, you can change from a full-time programme to part-time programme before the end of the first semester.

The medium of instruction is English.

The students will be taught and assessed based on the following:

  • Lectures and Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Class Discussion and Student Presentations
  • Independent Reading
  • Library
  • Essay Writing

Dissertation

No, the Islamic College does not provide accommodation facilities for its students.

Up to 50% scholarship is available for every student.

Please contact our programme coordinator at psc@islamic-college.ac.uk if you are unable to find an answer to your question.