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 2023, it will be 4 semesters (16 weeks each).
During the MA Programme, students must complete a total of 30 credits, consisting of:
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 thesis of up to 20,000 words following an optional field project on a theme of their choice. For full-time students, this takes place in the third semester. Part-time students may begin their thesis research upon completion of all 24 coursework credits.
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Core / Elective
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Muslim Societies in a Changing World
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3.0
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Core
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Research Methods in the Social Sciences & Humanities I
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3.0
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Core
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Research Methods in the Social Sciences & Humanities II
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3.0
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Core
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Language I: Arabic I OR Persian I
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3.0
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Core
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Language II: Arabic II OR Persian II
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3.0
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Core
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Late Antiquity
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3.0
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Elective
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Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East
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3.0
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Elective
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Religion, State & Politics in the Middle East
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3.0
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Elective
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Paths in Sufism: Past & Present
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3.0
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Elective
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Religion, Law and Society in Muslim Context
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3.0
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Elective
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Muslims in Minority Context
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3.0
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Elective
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Islam & Creativity
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3.0
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Elective
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Art & Architecture of Muslim Culture
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3.0
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Elective
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Historiography of the Nation
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3.0
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Elective
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Development Challenges in Muslim Contexts
| 3.0
| Elective
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Authority and Legitimacy in Islamic History
| 3.0
| Elective
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The Politics of Modern Muslim Mobility
| 3.0
| Elective
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Thesis
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6.0
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Core
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Note: Details of the programme are subject to change.
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