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Charles Sturt University

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Undergraduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

  • Certificate

Develop your understanding of the Islamic faith and expand your career or personal interest through this unique course, which serves as a pathway to the Bachelor of Islamic Studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

Develop your understanding and appreciation of the Islamic faith and expand your career development or personal interest. By enrolling in the only course of its kind currently offered in Australia, you can build your knowledge in the various disciplines of Islamic studies.

This course is the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Islamic Studies. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into the bachelor's.

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

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) OR

A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification OR

A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR

Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Islamic studies gives you the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of roles. When you go on to complete the Bachelor of Islamic Studies at Charles Sturt, you open the door to a world of opportunities - from government and corporate roles, to journalism and academia - your options are endless.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningISL100Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials8 credit ptsISL181Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

ISL101Mantiq (Logic) and Critical Reasoning8 credit ptsISL110Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five Pillars8 credit ptsISL170Ihsan (Spirituality) Essentials8 credit ptsISL171Akhlaq (Morality) and Adab (Manners) in Islam8 credit ptsISL230Usul al-Tafsir (Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis)8 credit ptsIKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

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.
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
80%
Teaching scale
78%
Employed full-time
$62.4k
Average salary