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University of Birmingham: Islamic Studies
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/arts-law-graduate-school |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.
You don’t need any formal learning in Islamic Studies for this course. For students who do have a background in Islamic Studies, it provides an ideal foundation for further research. Pursue your individual interests through our flexible module choices. You'll cover topics like Islamic perspectives in psychology, and law and ethics in Islamic thought and practice.
Take advantage of the expertise of both the Department of Theology and Religion and the Al-Mahdi Institute. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of Islamic Studies.
You'll study traditional and modern debates on Islam and Muslim societies, both pre-modern and contemporary, within a wider context of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion.
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Benefit from diversity of experts in the Department and at the Al-Mahdi Institute, which provides you with a platform for further research in Islamic Studies.
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Build your degree around your interests with flexible module choices ranging from focussed treatments of Islamic intellectual traditions to wider philosophical debates on politics and society.
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Resources include Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library that houses many texts with religious significance, including the Birmingham Qur'an: one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur’an.
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Immerse yourself in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith-based communities across the city.
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Get ready for your future career with the option to take a placement-based dissertation. This is ideal if you'd like to connect academic research with gaining more practical experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.
You don’t need any formal learning in Islamic Studies for this course. For students who do have a background in Islamic Studies, it provides an ideal foundation for further research. Pursue your individual interests through our flexible module choices. You'll cover topics like Islamic perspectives in psychology, and law and ethics in Islamic thought and practice.
Take advantage of the expertise of both the Department of Theology and Religion and the Al-Mahdi Institute. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of Islamic Studies.
You'll study traditional and modern debates on Islam and Muslim societies, both pre-modern and contemporary, within a wider context of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion.
-
Benefit from diversity of experts in the Department and at the Al-Mahdi Institute, which provides you with a platform for further research in Islamic Studies.
-
Build your degree around your interests with flexible module choices ranging from focussed treatments of Islamic intellectual traditions to wider philosophical debates on politics and society.
-
Resources include Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library that houses many texts with religious significance, including the Birmingham Qur'an: one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur’an.
-
Immerse yourself in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith-based communities across the city.
-
Get ready for your future career with the option to take a placement-based dissertation. This is ideal if you'd like to connect academic research with gaining more practical experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.
You don’t need any formal learning in Islamic Studies for this course. For students who do have a background in Islamic Studies, it provides an ideal foundation for further research. Pursue your individual interests through our flexible module choices. You'll cover topics like Islamic perspectives in psychology, and law and ethics in Islamic thought and practice.
Take advantage of the expertise of both the Department of Theology and Religion and the Al-Mahdi Institute. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of Islamic Studies.
You'll study traditional and modern debates on Islam and Muslim societies, both pre-modern and contemporary, within a wider context of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion.
-
Benefit from diversity of experts in the Department and at the Al-Mahdi Institute, which provides you with a platform for further research in Islamic Studies.
-
Build your degree around your interests with flexible module choices ranging from focussed treatments of Islamic intellectual traditions to wider philosophical debates on politics and society.
-
Resources include Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library that houses many texts with religious significance, including the Birmingham Qur'an: one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur’an.
-
Immerse yourself in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith-based communities across the city.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.
You don’t need any formal learning in Islamic Studies for this course. For students who do have a background in Islamic Studies, it provides an ideal foundation for further research. Pursue your individual interests through our flexible module choices. You'll cover topics like Islamic perspectives in psychology, and law and ethics in Islamic thought and practice.
Take advantage of the expertise of both the Department of Theology and Religion and the Al-Mahdi Institute. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of Islamic Studies.
You'll study traditional and modern debates on Islam and Muslim societies, both pre-modern and contemporary, within a wider context of Philosophy, Theology, and Religion.
-
Benefit from diversity of experts in the Department and at the Al-Mahdi Institute, which provides you with a platform for further research in Islamic Studies.
-
Build your degree around your interests with flexible module choices ranging from focussed treatments of Islamic intellectual traditions to wider philosophical debates on politics and society.
-
Resources include Birmingham's Cadbury Research Library that houses many texts with religious significance, including the Birmingham Qur'an: one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur’an.
-
Immerse yourself in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Make the most of the Department's links with faith-based communities across the city.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
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