Programme Structure
The MA in Muslim Cultures is a programme which consists of a number of different elements: core and elective courses, an optional field-based Language Immersion Programme, a Communications and Leadership Programme and fieldwork which contributes to a thesis. The MA is currently 3 semesters (16 weeks per semester). From September 2024, it will be 4 semesters (16 weeks each).
During the MA Programme, students must complete a total of 45 credits, consisting of:
- 15 core course credits
- 6 thesis credits
- 24 elective course credits
Part-time students must fulfil all of the same degree requirements, but can do so over a longer period of time to enable them to continue to work alongside their study. Part-time study is only available to students who do not require a student visa to live, work and study in the UK.
In general, assessment is based on presentations, written assignments and examinations. Passing the thesis is a prerequisite for graduation from the MA Programme.
After successful completion of all taught components of the MA programme, students are allowed to proceed with the research dissertation (sometimes called a thesis) of up to 20,000 words. For full-time students, this takes place in the third semester. Part-time students may begin their dissertation research upon completion of all 24 coursework credits.
Master's degree with 45 credits requires 2250 hours of learning activity over 18 months. 1 credit equals 50 hours of work (including class and independent study time); Each 3-credit taught module requires 150 learning hours of learning activity, of which typically 48 hours are face-to-face contact time in lectures, workshops or tutorials, the remaining hours consist of self-directed study such as; preparation for classes and online learning activities, reading, assignment preparation and completion. In semesters one and two full-time students can typically expect about 12 contact hours per teaching week in lectures, seminars, workshops, or tutorials.
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Core / Elective |
| Muslim Societies in a Changing World | 3.0 | Core |
| Research Methods in the Social Sciences & Humanities | 3.0 | Core |
| Language I: Arabic I OR Persian I | 3.0 | Core |
| Language II: Arabic II OR Persian II | 3.0
| Core |
| Emperors, Prophets and Caliphs | 3.0
| Elective |
| Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East | 3.0 | Elective |
Paths in Sufism: Past & Present
| 3.0 | Elective |
| Religion, Law and Society in Muslim Context | 3.0 | Elective |
| Muslims in Minority Context | 3.0
| Elective |
| Islam & Creativity | 3.0 | Elective |
| Art & Architecture of Muslim Culture | 3.0 | Elective |
Development Challenges in Muslim Contexts
| 3.0 | Elective |
Authority and Legitimacy in Islamic History
| 3.0 | Elective |
The Politics of Modern Muslim Mobility
| 3.0 | Elective |
Thesis
| 6.0 | Core |
Note: Details of the programme are subject to change.
The MA in Muslim Cultures programmes is currently closed to applications
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