Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Islamic Studies in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
26,500
(c. USD35,318.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program enhances comprehension of Islam as a faith, along with Muslim history, philosophy, and global culture.
Exploring Islam's profound intellectual legacy, it provides comprehensive training in diverse fields such as:
Islamic texts and poetry
the Quran
Sufi traditions
Modern Islamic contexts, from religious movements to political Islam
Arabic language instruction begins in Year 1, with optional advanced study available in Year 2.
We're acknowledged globally as a premier center for research and education in Arabic, Persian, Islamic studies, Middle Eastern affairs, and related disciplines. The curriculum fosters deep understanding of Islamic religion, history, philosophy, and cultural practices. It prepares graduates to serve as knowledgeable bridges between British and Islamic societies, both domestically and internationally. The program features critical debate, conceptual application exercises, and material analysis. Optional international study year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA-AABB by end of S5 or AAAA-AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
The standard entry requirement is:
SQA Highers: AAAA-AABB by end of S5 or AAAA-AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
26,500