BA Islamic Studies with Education
What is this course about?
This pathway provides students with an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of Islamic studies together with a grounding in education studies, thereby facilitating their career into teaching and the education sector. Please note that this programme does not provide any professional qualifications in teaching and hence students will not qualify as teachers. However, it will support their applications to PGCE routes. Graduates from this course would be encouraged to pursue a PGCE qualification with Newman University or other universities if they wish to qualify with a teaching qualification.
The programme has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and academic skills to enable them to critically analyse education theory, frameworks, professional practice, as well as the role of religion, culture, and personal values and prejudices in education, in a range of contexts, including in formal education systems, informal education, and in complex multicultural and multi-religious contexts. It will also introduce students to a range of debates and contemporary issues in religion and education.
For those students graduating from recognised Islamic seminaries (Dar al-‘ulum or Jamia) may be awarded exemptions from Level 4 of the programme through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and can enter the programme at Level 5, shortening the degree duration to two years.
At the Markfield Institute, students benefit from small class sizes, individual attention, personalised teaching support and access to an extensive range of both English and Arabic resources housed within our Islamic library. The course employs a range of teaching and learning methods both in and outside the classroom. As students’ progress in their studies, they will be encouraged to choose from optional modules to specialise in areas of their interest.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) are normally required plus 5 GCSE’s (which includes a pass in English) or equivalent. Qualifications from established Dar al-ulum (Islamic seminaries) are also acceptable.
The course opens a pathway for those with an Islamic Studies background, especially those graduating from Dar al-ulum, who may gain exemptions from Year One of the course through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), thereby shortening the length of time spent on the degree from three to two years.
International applicants who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK will need to ensure that they also have an IELTS test from a UKVI approved test centre. Applicants will need to have achieved an average score of 5.5 in their IELTS test (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four sub-components of language learning (reading, writing, speaking and listening). For a list of UKVI approved test centres, please use the following link: UKVI approved test centres.
Course Structure
This is a three-year full-time course which offers the options of completion at three levels:
- 120 credits Certificate in Higher Education
- 240 credits Diploma in Higher Education
- 360 credits BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies with Education
Year One Modules
Classical Arabic
- Module Code: BISA 400
- Credits: 40
- Core
Assessment:
- 80% Examination
- 20% Coursework
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Introduction to the Qur’an and its Sciences
- Module Code: BISA 401
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Introduction to Hadith and its Sciences
- Module Code: BISA 402
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence
- Module Code: BISA 403
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Islamic History: Life of the Prophet(ﷺ) (Sirah)
- Module Code: BISA 404
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Fiqh Muamalat (Islamic Commercial Law)
- Module Code: BIFA 400
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- Component 1: 40% Coursework
- Component 2: 60% Examination
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Year Two Modules
Research and Information Analysis Skills
- Module Code: BISA 500
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 50% Coursework
- 50% Examination
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Introduction Education Studies
- Module Code: BISE 500
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Teaching and Learning: Theory and Practice
- Module Code: BISE 501
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Introduction to Religious Studies
- Module Code: BISA 501
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
- Module Code: BISA 502
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Islamic Philosophy and Tasawuff
- Module Code: BISA 503
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Muslims in Contemporary Europe
- Module Code: BISA 504
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Islam in the Modern World
- Module Code: BISA 505
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Year Three Modules
Dissertation
- Module Code: BISA 600
- Credits: 40
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Teaching in Pluralistic Context
- Module Code: BISE 600
- Credits: 20
- Core
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Christianity
- Module Code: BISE 601
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Maqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law)
- Module Code: BISA 601
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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The Muslim World in Literature and the Media
- Module Code: BISA 603
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Study of Islamic History
- Module Code: BISA 605
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Islam, Gender, and Sexuality
- Module Code: BISA 606
- Credits: 20
- Option
Assessment:
- 100% Coursework
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Contact Hours
For 20 credit modules:
- Scheduled: 48 hours
- Independent: 152 hours
- Total: 200 hours
For the normal route, each 20 credit module will have 4 hours/ per week scheduled contact time for one semester (12 weeks), including blended learning activities. The modules will be delivered by blended learning, which employs multiple methods to deliver learning by combining face-to-face interactions with online activities. Face-to-face interactions include lectures, seminars/tutorials, student presentations, and one-to-one support. In addition, students will be expected to engage in independent study to prepare for weekly classes, formative assessments, and examinations/coursework for each module.
Our staff
You are taught by a highly qualified, enthusiastic team of academics with wide-ranging research interests. Their research is used in lectures and seminars so you learn about the latest issues impacting the subject area. For a list of current staff, please click here.
Career Paths
The programme opens up a number of career paths for Islamic scholars, imams/religious ministers, teachers or chaplains, in private, public, and non-profit sectors in a broad range of positions and roles in education such as in teaching, youth work, community education, education policy, consultancy, training and coaching, special education needs, pastoral care, or pursue further studies such as a PGCE (to obtain a teaching qualification), or at Master’s level or in research.
How to Apply
If you wish to join any of our courses, please complete an online application from the website www.mihe.ac.uk, mentioning details of your academic qualifications and outlining your motivation for applying for your chosen course. Applications for the February intake should be received by mid-January, and for the September intake by the end of August. If you need any further advice or assistance please email us at info@mihe.ac.uk.
Fees and Funding
Please see details for the tuition fees for both UK and overseas students at: Fees and Financial Support.