Islamic Studies
| Specialisation of: | Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60842 |
The one-year specialisation in Islamic Studies provides you with an introduction to the various theoretical and methodological approaches to historical and current forms of Islam. The focus of this programme is on ‘Islam and Society’, with special emphasis on the comparative study of Muslim society. It aims to respond to the growing demand for internationally oriented programmes that provide thorough training in the methodology of Islamic Studies.
Entry requirements
- BA degree in Islamic Studies, Islamic Law, Islamic History, Islamic Theology; a BA degree in one of the Islamic languages with sufficient Islam-related subjects in the curriculum; a BA degree in World Religions with a specialisation in Islam; or an equivalent degree from a recognised university (a basis of knowledge concerning Islam is obligatory).
- Knowledge of one of the major Islamic languages, preferably Arabic.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230/88-90, evidenced by an appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch VWO diploma
Students with a higher professional education (HBO) diploma are not admissible to the master’s programme.
