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Islam in Contemporary Britain (MA)
at Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,450
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain the skills to pursue high calibre research on Muslims in Britain within the flagship Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

Contemporary focus

Gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and conceptual vocabulary surrounding British Islam in the renowned Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

Research skills

Training to pursue high calibre research within the second largest faith community in the UK.

Career advancing

Recognised qualification for working in professional capacity with British Muslims.

Practical experience

Opportunities to gain experience - through placement and volunteering - within local Muslim organisations.

Census data shows that Muslims are now the second largest faith community in British society, and they are at the forefront of compelling conversations about the intersection of religion and public life.

Our rewarding MA Islam in Contemporary Britain programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of the development of Muslim communities in the UK, the current challenges they face, and an introduction to the scholarly study of Islam in a modern Western European society.

On this programme, you will gain the social science skills essential to pursue high calibre research on Islam in Britain today within our flagship Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and conceptual vocabulary surrounding British Islam and the skills to undertake high quality research according to social sciences professional ethics codes.

Our qualifications are recognised as indicators of professional competence to work with British Muslims.

Encouraged to contribute to the Centre’s highly respected public seminar series, you’ll have ample opportunity to connect with scholarly and public networks.

You’re warmly encouraged to undertake voluntary work with Muslim communities in Cardiff in activities ranging from assisting with homework clubs run via local mosques to contributing to the Muslim Council of Wales ‘iLead’ programme which aims to support young Muslims developing leadership skills.

Our Theology and Religious Studies research ranked 10th in the UK’s recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).

Course Content
For the taught element of the programme you will study three core modules (60 credits) and choose a further three optional modules (60 credits).

On successful completion of this stage you will progress to your dissertation. Your dissertation is an essay of up to 20,000 words on a topic of your choice (approved in consultation with your tutor).
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as humanities, social sciences, or an equivalent international degree plus those with an interest in understanding Islam in Britain, past, present and future.
- a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
- or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
If you are submitting your application based upon relevant professional experience, please provide a reference from your employer to evidence that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.

English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.

Application deadline:

The application deadline is 1 August. If you submit an application after this date, we will only consider it if places are still available.

Selection process:

If you are submitting your application based upon relevant professional experience, you will also be required to satisfactorily complete an interview and a 1500 word essay on a subject determined by school staff.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £8450
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £19,450
Deposit-£1,000
Career Prospect
Graduates of this and similar degree programmes have embarked on careers in a range of professions, including the voluntary sector and NGOs, policy and politics, religious leadership and the faith sector, the news media, the civil service, teaching, and academia. Many choose to continue their studies at PhD level.

Recent graduate destinations include the Welsh Assembly, the Muslim Council of Wales, the Muslim Council of Britain, the Centre for Media Monitoring, TRT World, Muslim Engagement and Development, Islamic Relief, the National Portrait Gallery, primary and secondary schools, and universities across the UK and overseas, including Cardiff University and the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK.

91% of postgraduates from the School of History, Archaeology and Religion were in employment or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17).

Placements

You are encouraged to undertake voluntary work with Muslim communities in Cardiff in activities ranging from assisting with homework clubs run via local mosques to contributing to the Muslim Council of Wales ‘iLead’ programme which aims to support young Muslims developing leadership skills.

Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Islam in Contemporary Britain (MA) at Cardiff University