Overview

The Master of Islamic Studies at Charles Sturt University develops your ability to analyse information relating to a broad range of Islamic matters.

This course is part of an articulated programme of study. Articulated programmes allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Key facts

You'll gain knowledge in both traditional and contemporary Islamic studies. You'll have the opportunity to develop in-depth understanding in a number of Islamic disciplines through the extensive research opportunities offered in the course.

This Islamic Studies degree develops your independent research, analytical and communication skills, as well as your critical thinking in diverse theological and research methodologies focused on your research area.

The Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University and ISRA.

Charles Sturt University's courses have been designed in collaboration with ISRA's advisory committee, which includes some of the most respected scholars from the Australian Muslim community.

Career opportunities

The Master of Islamic Studies builds the knowledge and skills you need to add value to any number of different professions, including medicine, nursing, policing, psychology and teaching.

This degree will also enable you to pursue religious education teaching opportunities in schools, mosques, religious organisations and private Islamic teaching circles.

This course can also provide a pathway to further postgraduate study, which would allow you to begin an academic career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Worldview and Theology

Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh)

Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir)

Methodology of Prophetic Traditions (Usul al-Hadith)

Islamic Family Law and Society

Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Islamic Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS 00005F

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.

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Tuition Fees

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24560 AUD / year

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19360 AUD / year

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Islamic Studies.

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Duration

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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