BA (Hons) Islamic Studies Bachelor's degree at Islamic College
BA (Hons) Islamic Studies at Islamic College. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the university's degrees are nationally recognised.
About this course
Islamic College maintained an academic partnership with Middlesex University for a period of twenty-three years (from 2000 until 2023). Throughout this period, these undergraduate (BA) Programmes offered by the College were formally validated by Middlesex University. In effect, the academic quality and standards of From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Islamic Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Islamic College, based in Willesden Green. It runs 7 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
4 11 modules
- Islamic ThoughtCore20 credits
- Research Methodology for Islamic StudiesCore20 credits
- Arabic 1Core10 credits
Module details
year long
- Islamic Moral ValuesCore10 credits
Module details
year long
- Life of the ProphetCore10 credits
- The Formative Period of IslamCore10 credits
- Introduction to Islamic LawCore20 credits
- Islamic Theology 1Core20 credits
- Introduction to Islamic Philosophy10 credits
- Introduction to Islamic Art and Architecture10 credits
- Qur'anic Sciences and Approaches to Exegesis20 credits
5 11 modules
- Islamic JurisprudenceCore20 credits
- Hadith StudiesCore10 credits
- The Middle-Period of Islamic HistoryCore10 credits
- Arabic 2Core10 credits
- Islamic Family LawCore20 credits
- Islamic PhilosophyCore20 credits
- Readings in Hadith Studies10 credits
- Shi'i Islam10 credits
- Muslims in the West10 credits
- Abrahamic Faiths10 credits
- Current Issues in Muslim Societies10 credits
6 11 modules
- ProjectCore30 credits
- Arabic 3Core10 credits
- Islamic Commercial and Criminal LawCore20 credits
- Modern Islamic HistoryCore10 credits
- Qur'anic EschatologyCore10 credits
- Islamic MysticismCore10 credits
- Muslim Social and Political Thought10 credits
- Islamic Economics10 credits
- Islamic Education and Teacher Training10 credits
- Politics in the Middle East10 credits
- Muslims in Britain and the Concept of Citizenship20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study Islamic Studies across a 7-year programme combining academic depth with applied experience. The course typically moves from foundations, core concepts, research skills and the subject's main strands introduced together, through intermediate interdisciplinary study in year two. You'll usually undertake team-based applied projects and choose optional modules to broaden your knowledge. In the later stages, you'll pursue specialist options in areas of your choice, engage with professional skills and placement opportunities, and complete an independent research project that draws your degree together. Throughout, you'll develop data literacy and digital competence alongside your core Islamic Studies knowledge.
Who it's for
This course suits students seeking in-depth study of Islamic thought, practice, and contemporary issues. Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications. You'll develop research capabilities, specialist knowledge, and practical skills applicable across education, community work, policy, and interfaith engagement.
Careers & job market
Across General Studies courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 65% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £24,000 to £30,000, rising to £25,075–£35,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by individual circumstances and career path.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is studied full-time at Islamic College, a university located in Willesden Green. The programme runs for 7 years and is taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, Islamic College's degrees are nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 30% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 30% |
| another higher-education qualification | 20% |
| a Baccalaureate | 20% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Islamic College →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 10.0 out of 10: continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Islamic College
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Willesden Green
2,776 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Islamic College from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Islamic College; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Islamic College’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Islamic College and gov.uk before you apply.
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