Why study at the Markfield Institute?
We are committed to promoting excellence in teaching, research and training through creating the best learner-centred environment for all our students and provide a rounded quality education that maximises learners’ career opportunities.
Student Experience at MIHE
Recognition is growing that Islamic Studies is a subject of strategic importance both within a global context and in modern Britain. Markfield Institute is at the heart of this important juncture possessing over 25 years’ experience of developing scholars who embody a broader, deeper and critical understanding of Islam in a contemporary context. Markfield Institute combines a range of academic perspectives to bring together scholars and students. The institute offers at both undergraduate and postgraduate level courses that deliver the traditional subjects expected from a comprehensive Islamic Studies degree programme which also explores current intellectual scholarship.
Set on a tranquil 9-acre site in Markfield, Leicestershire, the Institute offers a homely environment. Providing welcoming, friendly surroundings conducive to study incorporating the comforts of home, the main campus includes one of the largest Islamic libraries in Europe, holding over 40,000 books and journals. Take advantage of your time at Markfield Institute by drawing on the experienced tutors and a variety of lecturers, each of whom are experts in their fields. Tuition involves lectures, small-group seminars and tutorials where students can discuss and access individual study support. Emphasis is placed on independent learning allowing time to build your research skills and critical capacities. Pastoral support is available throughout the course, where required.
Additionally, to ensure an excellent student experience, MIHE has established an independent Student Council that represents the interests of students at the Institute and helps enrich their experience. The Council serves as a liaison between students and the Institute’s management, advocating for students' rights and needs, including tuition fees, accommodation, academic support, and discipline, while also fostering a vibrant student community. Their efforts help improve the overall student experience during their studies. The Council provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills by participating in committees and holding elected positions. It also organises a variety of student activities, such as barbecues, social gatherings, trips, sports, charity events, debates, and hosts other memorable occasions. These activities offer students opportunities to connect and cultivate a sense of community.
Set on a tranquil 9-acre site in Markfield, Leicestershire, the Institute offers a homely environment. Providing welcoming, friendly surroundings conducive to study incorporating the comforts of home, the main campus includes one of the largest Islamic libraries in Europe, holding over 40,000 books and journals. Take advantage of your time at Markfield Institute by drawing on the experienced tutors and a variety of lecturers, each of whom are experts in their fields. Tuition involves lectures, small-group seminars and tutorials where students can discuss and access individual study support. Emphasis is placed on independent learning allowing time to build your research skills and critical capacities. Pastoral support is available throughout the course, where required.
Additionally, to ensure an excellent student experience, MIHE has established an independent Student Council that represents the interests of students at the Institute and helps enrich their experience. The Council serves as a liaison between students and the Institute’s management, advocating for students' rights and needs, including tuition fees, accommodation, academic support, and discipline, while also fostering a vibrant student community. Their efforts help improve the overall student experience during their studies. The Council provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills by participating in committees and holding elected positions. It also organises a variety of student activities, such as barbecues, social gatherings, trips, sports, charity events, debates, and hosts other memorable occasions. These activities offer students opportunities to connect and cultivate a sense of community.
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Excellent Student Experience
Yeamin Arafat
MA Islamic Studies
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Markfield Institute. The institute successfully combined the traditional aspects of Islam with modern academia... One would definitely, without any doubt, benefit from any of the courses that the Markfield Institute has to offer.
Syed Asad Ali
MA Islam and Pastoral Care
Markfield really helped me in my studies and my work because it connected me with experienced lecturers.... There is an immense amount of benefit that people from a range of different backgrounds can derive from the institute.
Hashim Umar Ali
BA Islamic Studies and Arabic
Markfield Institute provides you the ability to critically look and investigate at the Islamic Sciences and Islamic Legal Scriptures and the Islamic Hadith Scriptures to get a critical understanding and apply it to the modern.
Saima Khan
MA Islamic Education
I found that MIHE is just the right place because they are so accommodating not only the teachers, the office staff but the students as well. Everyone is quite supportive and this is the best place to study.
Ramat Salako
MA Islamic and Pastoral Care
Coming to a place where you can have the opportunity to learn about your religion without any form of bias, I think this is amazing and wonderful.
Kawsar Ahmad
MA Islamic Studies
Markfield helps you understand western thought and as an Imam you are are able to explain that to your congregation also. Alhamdulillah, it will help you and it will help the people in front of you who are understanding the context in which we live.
One of the largest libraries of Islamic resources in Europe
Students and staff of the Institute benefit from the on site library which contains over 40,000 books, 420 serials with 85 current journals. They also have access to a large selection of online resources. In addition, students are able to use University of Leicester Library and De Montfort University Library for reference purposes.
