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Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies provides an advanced understanding of Islam, covering theological, historical, practical, and spiritual aspects. It develops analytical skills for Islamic matters and offers pathways to further qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 - 2 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$19,360 per year

About this course

Overview

Covering theological, historical, practical, contemporary and spiritual aspects of the religion, the Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies from Charles Sturt University provides an advanced understanding of Islam.

The Islamic studies degree develops your ability to analyse information relating to a broad range of Islamic matters and to situate them in the context of the contemporary world.

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.

Master of Islamic Studies
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

Entry requirements

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.

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

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies develops your knowledge and analytical skills in the study of Islam.

You'll gain a comprehensive overview of traditional Islamic knowledge, as well as contemporary Islamic studies and Islamic history. You'll also be introduced to the Arabic language.
This course is available for part-time online study so you can study around your work and lifestyle commitments. You can also fast-track your studies by taking extra subjects in Session 3 (November to February). Optional weekly lectures are offered in Melbourne and Sydney at the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA).
The Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University and ISRA. Charles Sturt University's courses have been designed in collaboration with ISRA's advisory committee, which includes some of the most well-regarded scholars from the Australian Muslim community.
This online Islamic studies degree also provides a pathway to the Master of Islamic Studies if you wish to further your expertise.

Career pathways

When you graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies you will be well-positioned to further your career prospects and professional advancement. You could add value practice to roles in industries such as medicine, nursing, policing, psychology and teaching. Alternatively, you could explore religious education teaching opportunities in schools, mosques, religious organisations or private Islamic teaching circles. With further study, you could pursue a career in academia, specialising in Islamic studies.

Course structure

Essential set (64 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningISL500Islamic Worldview and Theology8 credit ptsISL512Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh)8 credit ptsISL503Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir)8 credit ptsISL531Methodology of Prophetic Traditions (Usul al-Hadith)8 credit ptsRestricted electives32 Credit Points

Select four (4) subjects from the following:

Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningISL401Introduction to Islamic Psychology8 credit ptsISL470Essentials of Islamic Spirituality8 credit ptsISL481Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah)8 credit ptsISL483Islamic History: Caliphate Era8 credit ptsISL501Applied Logic (Mantiq) and Critical Reasoning8 credit ptsISL514Islamic Family Law and Society8 credit ptsISL553Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures8 credit ptsISL554Sociology of Islam8 credit ptsISL569Islamic Economy, Banking and Finance8 credit ptsISL572Virtue Ethics: Purification of the Heart8 credit ptsISL573Islam in the Modern World8 credit ptsISL579Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts8 credit ptsISL583Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought8 credit ptsISL584Modern History of the Muslim World (WWI to Present)8 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.

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

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