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Overview
The Islamic Studies programme from SOAS University of London is designed to benefit academics, teachers of Islam in other institutions, translators of Islamic material into English in research centres, government departments and da'wa centres. It provides excellent research training and is a useful qualification for those who wish to progress to higher postgraduate degrees.
Why study Islam at SOAS
- SOAS is ranked 1st in London and 6th in the UK for Middle Eastern and African Studies (Complete University Guide 2021)
- we are world-renowned for our language courses and we specialise in the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- study a wider range of religious and philosophical traditions in more depth than any other programme in the field, with our highly diversified expertise, our comprehensive resources, and our interdisciplinary approach
Employment
Graduates of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics leave SOAS not only with linguistic and cultural expertise, but also with skills in written and oral communication, analysis and problem solving.
Recent graduates have been hired by:
- Africa Matters
- Amnesty International
- Arab British Chamber of Commerce
- BBC World Service
- British High Commission
- Council for British Research in the Levant
- Department for International Development
- Edelman
- Embassy of Jordan
- Ernst & Young
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Qur'an and Hadith Studies
- The Qur'an: Language, Style and Translation in English
- Islamic Texts: Language and the Synthesis of Classical Scholarship P
- Translation of Islamic Texts (a project)
- Islamic Family Law
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies Islamic Studies View 628 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
We will consider all applications with an undergraduate degree at high 2:2 or above. In addition to degree classification, we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references. While references are optional, they can help build a stronger application profile if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
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International
24350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24350 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
12220 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12220 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
PT fees (2 years):
- UK - £6,110/year.
- Overseas - £12,175/year.
PT fees (3 years):
- UK - £4,075/year.
- Overseas - £8,115/year.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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