Islam in the Modern World (MA)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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The programme encourages students to explore in-depth a range of topics relating to Islam and Muslims from contemporary and historical perspectives. Islamic Studies is a long-standing discipline at the university, and our academic team have contributed to the field through publications, specialist research, and participation in international conferences.The MA provides a high-quality student experience suitable for those working within — or associated with — Muslim communities, in minority and ...Read more

The programme encourages students to explore in-depth a range of topics relating to Islam and Muslims from contemporary and historical perspectives. Islamic Studies is a long-standing discipline at the university, and our academic team have contributed to the field through publications, specialist research, and participation in international conferences.

The MA provides a high-quality student experience suitable for those working within — or associated with — Muslim communities, in minority and majority contexts, especially those wishing to develop a greater understanding of the people, cultures and religious perspectives within which they are engaged.

Islam in the Modern World (MA) explores significant themes relating to Islam and Muslims in diverse contexts, with detailed lectures and tutorial discussions. This is accomplished through a blend of teaching assessments, including a final dissertation focused on a subject reflecting your Islamic Studies interests.

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Islam in the Modern World (MA) explores significant themes relating to Islam and Muslims in diverse contexts, with detailed lectures and tutorial discussions. This is accomplished through a blend of teaching assessments, including a final dissertation focused on a subject reflecting your Islamic Studies’ interests.

Career Opportunities

The programme has been designed to attract students interested in developing both their generic as well as their subject-specific skills. It offers opportunities for students who have recently graduated to move on to work at level 7 in their specialist field of study and help prepare them for careers in education, ministry and research.

The programme also offers excellent continuing professional development for teachers at various stages of their career, ministers currently in pastoral charge seeking further professional development and other interested parties. In addition, the programme will be attractive to students who wish to study out of personal interest or faith commitment.

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Maria
19 Dec 22

Professors provide methods and tools to be able to develop specific and broader knowledge and skills. I love that...Read more

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Syed
15 Dec 22

Although this was a distance learning approach, my course could not have been more enlightening. The faculty are great, with relevant research. Also, the University (such as the..Read more

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An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a cognate discipline or an equivalent and appropriate professional qualification or significant and relevant professional experience.

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Maria
19 Dec 22
Professors provide methods and tools to be able to develop specific and broader knowledge and skills. I love that....
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Syed
15 Dec 22
Although this was a distance learning approach, my course could not have been more enlightening. The faculty are great, with relevant research. Also, the University (such as the...
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 3EP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Carmarthen  0.7 miles away

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