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Islamic Studies (Taught)
- 2 Study options
- Postgraduate
- SOAS University of London
- Awarded by:
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
Course summary
The MA offers the students the opportunity to concentrate on the Qur'an, the Hadith and other Islamic texts, and so provides a unique training in the translation of Islamic religious material. The degree 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.
Modules
Course Modules
Qur’an and Hadith studies; the Qur’an: language, style and translation in English; Islamic legal texts in Arabic; Islamic texts; translation of Islamic texts (a project); early and classical Qur'anic exegesis: literature and thought; medieval Arabic thought: the philosophical and theological traditions.
Entry requirements
We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The Postgraduate tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year, will be published on the SOAS website once confirmed.
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