Doctor of Letters (D.Litt)
In brief: Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) at the Islamic Institute of Advanced Research: doctoral-level research in Islamic studies and allied fields for MPhil holders and established scholars.
The D.Litt recognises sustained, original scholarly work. Candidates may submit a doctoral thesis or, where agreed, a coherent body of published research with a critical introduction.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) |
| Entry route | M.A. or MPhil degree in a relevant field (required) |
| Typical duration | Typically 24–36 months |
| Assessment | Dissertation / research thesis with supervisor guidance; pass/fail or graded as stated at enrolment |
| Delivery | E-learning: written, asynchronous study; no residency required |
Programme structure
- Verification of your M.A. or MPhil and a research plan
- Annual progress reports
- Doctoral thesis or portfolio of published work (scope agreed with supervisor)
- Oral or written defence and award
Who it is for
Holders of an M.A. or MPhil who want to complete doctoral-level work in an Islamic or allied field.
Choose your specialisation
Every candidate selects a field of study at enrolment. Options include Qur’anic and Hadith sciences, Sunnah and Seerah, Sunni (Barelvi) theology, Hanafi jurisprudence, Naqshbandi and other Sufi paths, world religions, metaphysics, leadership and governance, religious administration, Qirat, Usul al-Fiqh, Ulum al-Hadith, Ulum al-Qur’an, Aqidah, Da’wah, Qada and Siyasa Shar’iyya, Hamd, Naat and Islamic poetry and Islamic banking and finance. The list is not exhaustive; see all fields of study.
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