Islamic Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Arabic and Islamic Studies MArabic University of Exeter 80% 0% 0% £9250 £23700 171 Exeter On campus Full-time
Islamic Studies MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 55% 5% 0% £9250 £26500 177 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Islamic Studies and History MSt University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Islamic Studies MA University of Exeter - - - - - - Exeter On campus Part-time
Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations MSc (Res) The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Islamic Studies MA University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Part-time
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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Islamic Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24600 £21984 £24753
25-75 percentile range £20160 - £27350 £14721 - £27536 £16715 - £32346
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Islamic Studies courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24275 £24146 £28941
25-75 percentile range £20146 - £27017 £19258 - £29406 £22424 - £37609
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Islamic Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Islamic Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Islamic Studies

  • Charity Work
  • Media Sector
  • Museums and Libraries
  • Public Administration Sector
  • Teaching Institutions
  • Tourism Sector
  • Transport and Logistics Sector

Jobs of graduates of Islamic Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Islamic Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University

45% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Conservation and environment professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Islamic Studies in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Islamic Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Islamic Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Islamic Studies was £24600 15 months after graduation, £21984 3 years after graduation and £24753 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Islamic Studies studies:
  • Master of Arabic - MArabic
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
  • Master of Studies - MSt
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD