BA (Hons) Hawza Studies
| Entry Requirements | A-levels grade CCC or equivalent. see here for more details. Students from EU may also apply. |
| Duration | Including Cert HE in Qur’anic Arabic: (Essential) 4 years on a full-time basis or 7 years on a part-time basis. Including Arabic Foundation. (For those who can pass Arabic Foundation test.) 3 years on a full-time basis or 5 years on a part-time basis. |
| Fees 2019/20 | UK/EU: £6,000 |
| Financial Assistance | Student Finance England available for UK students. Please contact the College for more details. |
| Validating Institution | Middlesex University |
| Application Procedure | Application for this course is through UCAS (code T611) |
| Contact Admission | admissions@islamic-college.ac.uk +44 (0) 208 451 9993 – +44 (0) 20 8438 1207 |
| UCAS | www.ucas.com |
This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University.
The BA (Hons) Hawza Studies programme is validated by Middlesex University. In this unique course, students gain a deep understanding of Islam within a modern framework of study leading to the award of a recognised degree. 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 course. For this purpose, students would be required to take the one year Cert HE in Qur’anic Arabic 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.
KEY FEATURES OF THE BA HAWZA STUDIES PROGRAMME:
- BA (Hons) degree from Middlesex University
- 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 abroad (optional)
- Proficient teachers with both Hawza and university training
- Relevant to the needs of Muslims living in the West
- Accommodation and financial assistance available, subject to conditions
Year 1
| Module Title | Code | Level | Credits | Module Type |
| Islamic Theology 1 | HSC110 | 4 | 20 | Core |
| Research Methodology for Hawza Studies (Year long) | HSC111 | 4 | 20 | Core |
| Logic | HSC112 | 4 | 10 | Core |
| Arabic Syntax (Year long) | HSC113 | 4 | 20 | Core |
| Islamic Laws | HSC114 | 4 | 10 | Core |
| Qur’anic Sciences and Approaches to Exegesis | HSC117 | 4 | 20 | Core |
| Formative Period of the Shi’a | HSD115 | 4 | 10 | Designated |
| Life of the Prophet | HSD103 | 4 | 10 | Designated |
| Introduction to Islamic Philosophy | HSD104 | 4 | 10 | Designated |
| Introduction to Islamic Art | HSD109 | 4 | 10 | Designated |
| Islamic Moral Values | HSD119 | 4 | 10 | Designated |
Year 2
| Module Title | Code | Level | Credits | Module Type |
| Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 | HSC210 | 5 | 20 | Core |
| Hadith Studies | HSC211 | 5 | 10 | Core |
| Demonstrative Jurisprudence 1 | HSC212 | 5 | 20 | Core |
| Islamic Theology 2 | HSC201 | 5 | 20 | Core |
| Islamic Philosophy | HSC204 | 5 | 20 | Core |
| Thematic Exegesis | HSD220 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
| Arabic Rhetoric | HSD221 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
| Current Issues in Muslim Societies | HSD226 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
| Muslims in the West | HSD223 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
| Abrahamic Faiths | HSD225 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
| Islam and Modernity | HSD205 | 5 | 10 | Designated |
Year 3
| Module Title | Code | Level | Credits | Module Type |
| Principles of Jurisprudence 2 | HSC303 | 6 | 20 | Core |
| Demonstrative Jurisprudence 2 |
HSC304 | 6 | 20 | Core |
| Project (Year long) | HSC312 | 6 | 30 | Core |
| Qur’anic Eschatology | HSC305 | 6 | 10 | Core |
| Islamic Mysticism | HSC325 | 6 | 10 | Core |
| Muslim Social and Political Thought | HSD311 | 6 | 10 | Core |
| Biographical and Narrative Studies | HSD316 | 6 | 10 | Designated |
| Jurisprudential Maxims | HSD320 | 6 | 10 | Designated |
| Principles of Qur’anic Exegesis | HSD321 | 6 | 10 | Designated |
| Islamic Education and Teacher Training | HSD324 | 6 | 10 | Designated |
| Muslims in Britain and the Concept of Citizenship | HSD308 | 6 | 10 | Designated |
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.