Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research)

Develop Islamic Studies knowledge

Why study this course?

CSU's Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research) was developed in response to demand from students and the academic community for a research program to provide advanced knowledge and understanding of an area of Islamic Studies.

The program enables you to research an aspect of Islamic Studies that interests you, including developing an understanding of recent developments in the field. You will then present your findings in a thesis not exceeding 50,000 words.

You may choose a research topic from one of the following discipline areas:

• Islamic History
• Islamic Law
• Islamic Theology
• Qur'anic Studies

Course structure

Throughout this course, you will develop skills in research methods, critical analysis and research principles, and you will be able to engage in scholarly debate relating to your research field. You will make a contribution to knowledge in your chosen research area.

This course is offered by distance education, allowing you to fit study and research around your existing commitments, but still providing extensive support and access to academic staff and CSU resources.

More information about the course structure

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.