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The MA Islamic Studies programme at SOAS offers a unique opportunity to delve into the Qur'an, Hadith, and other Islamic texts, with a focus on translating religious material. This programme is perfect for academics, teachers, and translators who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of Islam. With a strong emphasis on research training and the option to progress to higher postgraduate degrees, this programme provides excellent career prospects. SOAS, ranked 1st in London and 6th in the UK for Middle Eastern and African Studies, offers a diverse range of expertise, comprehensive resources, and an interdisciplinary approach to studying Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

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The MA Islamic Studies

programme offers students the opportunity to concentrate on the Qur'an, the Hadith and other Islamic texts, and so provides a unique training in the translation of Islamic religious material. The degree is designed to benefit academics, teachers of Islam in other institutions, translators of Islamic material into English in research centres, government departments and da'wa centres. It provides excellent research training and is a useful qualification for those who wish to progress to higher postgraduate degrees.

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Entry Requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.




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The application process normally opens in December and closes in February, for study commencing in September the following year. Please go to the Canon Collins website and click "Apply for A Scholarship" and then "Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK" for further information on how to apply.

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Country/Nationality: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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