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Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Honours) offers guided research opportunities in Islamic studies, preparing students for doctoral-level research and enhancing professional prospects.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1.5 - 2.5 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$17,376 per year

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Honours) from Charles Sturt University provides you with a unique opportunity to conduct guided research in an Islamic studies discipline, developing your research capacity under the guidance of highly qualified supervisors.

This Islamic studies degree serves as a stepping stone to doctoral-level research and enhances your prospects in your professional life.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

A completed CSU Bachelor of Islamic Studies or comparable degree from another tertiary institution.

Applicants will normally be required to have attained a credit average or better in the Level 2 and Level 3 subjects taken within the Bachelor of Islamic Studies or the comparable degree.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Why study with us?

Develop advanced research skills

Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Honours) develops your research skills in Islamic studies through an original research project. You'll gain advanced skills in Islamic studies methods; critical analysis of relevant literature; cogent and sustained argument; and clear, precise writing.

Study in the digital age

Pursue your Islamic studies degree online for maximum flexibility, allowing you to combine study with work and family commitments.

Reputation for excellence

Learn under dedicated academics with wide-ranging experience and research interests. The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA). Charles Sturt University's courses have been designed in association with ISRA's advisory committee, which includes some of the most respected scholars from the Australian Muslim community.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in careers, such as:
  • Chaplain
  • Community liaison officer
  • Religious educator

Course structure

Essential set (64 pts)Core48 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningISL597Guided Research in Islamic Studies16 credit ptsISL598Islamic Studies Honours Project/Dissertation32 credit ptsRestricted elective16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select two (2) subject from the following:

ISL583Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought8 credit ptsISL579Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts8 credit ptsISL569Islamic Economy, Banking and Finance8 credit ptsISL584Modern History of the Muslim World (WWI to Present)8 credit ptsISL501Applied Logic (Mantiq) and Critical Reasoning8 credit ptsISL572Virtue Ethics: Purification of the Heart8 credit ptsISL553Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures8 credit ptsISL514Islamic Family Law and Society8 credit ptsISL573Islam in the Modern World8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Charles Sturt University.
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
72.4%
Skill scale
71.6%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary