Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
In brief: MPhil in Islamic studies and allied fields at the Islamic Institute of Advanced Research: a research master's preparing candidates for doctoral work.
The MPhil develops advanced research skills through an extended thesis on a defined problem within the Islamic sciences or an allied discipline.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | Master of Philosophy (MPhil) |
| Entry route | Master’s degree or M.Litt in a relevant field |
| Typical duration | Typically 12–18 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
- Research proposal and supervisor allocation
- Training in primary-source reading, transliteration and citation
- Thesis of about 25,000–40,000 words (indicative)
- Examination and award
Who it is for
Candidates who intend to become researchers, university teachers, jurists or scholars, or who plan to proceed to the D.Litt.
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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