We offer opportunities to undertake supervised research in many areas of the study of Islam and Muslims, at Masters (MPhil/MSc) or Doctoral (PhD) level.
Research degrees provide a thorough training in a particular subject through original exploration and experiment.
The Al-Maktoum College offers the following named MPhil/PhD programmes:
- Islamic Studies
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Muslims, Globalisation and the West
- Bayt al-Maqdis and Jerusalem Studies
- Multiculturalism
- Islamic Education
- Islamic Law
The following programmes are subject to validation:
- Gender and Islam
- Development, Islam and the Muslim World
- Practical Ethics and Islam
- Islamic Ethics
As a research-led college of higher education, the College strives to expand our research culture through appointing high-quality internationally recognised staff, visiting scholars, and research fellows to contribute to our research culture.
Our academic staff work on various research topics within the framework of religion and Islam at international level. To read more about the staff research areas click here.
RAE/REF
Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen was ranked 1st in the UK in the 2008 RAE. This means that all staff and students at the Al-Maktoum College are working with a recognised centre of national and international excellence.
APPLY
Application to study at the Al-Maktoum College is very simple and straightforward, you can apply directly by post or email. Your application is made directly to the Al-Maktoum College. Click here to apply now
FUNDING
The Al-Maktoum College does not offer funding for study or research. Students are required to find their own sources of funding for fees and living expenses. There are, however, a number of organisations which offer support to students, for more information click here
