Islamic Education is a rapidly growing field of research and professional practice. This flexible MA programme facilitates critical dialogue between Islamic and Western approaches to education, enabling you to develop as a reflective, research-informed practitioner. You will participate in a transformative learning experience that nurtures your research interests, pedagogical praxis, and leadership capacity. You will examine contemporary challenges, including the persistence of coloniality in education, and develop innovative approaches to pedagogy, curriculum, and educational reform within Muslim majority and minority contexts. Designed for educators, faith leaders, and professionals working within Muslim communities and mainstream educational settings, the programme equips you to respond effectively to the educational needs and aspirations of Muslim children and young people. It enables you to design culturally responsive pedagogies that contribute to public understanding of Islam, peace-building, and wider educational research, policy, and practice in diverse local and global contexts.
The MA in Islamic Education is a must for anyone interested in transformative education and making a positive impact in their community. The flexibility of the programme, along with the unwavering encouragement, support, and guidance from the administrative staff and tutors, creates a truly enriching and rewarding experience that remains with you long after the course has ended.
We are planning to make some changes to our for 2027 entry. Changes are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As any changes are confirmed, they will be included on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.
2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject or successful completion of the Islamic Education PGA.
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within formal and informal Muslim education settings. These institutions include Islamic faith-based schools, supplementary Mosque schools (Madrassahs), Islamic higher education institutions/Islamic study circles, chaplaincy and couching related youth work and community development centres. The candidates need obtain references from these institutions substantiating their formal and informal teaching and work experience relevant to the MA Islamic Education programme.
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We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page .
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
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Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).