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Mihe prospectus2010
1.
2. Contents
Welcome p. 01 New Courses p. 16
Islamic Banking and Finance p. 02 The Local Area p. 18
Islamic Education p. 05 On Campus p. 19
Islamic Studies p. 08 Application and Admission p. 20
Muslim Community Studies p. 10 Support p. 22
Research Degrees p. 12 Fees and Finance p. 23
Short Course Programme p. 13 Tuition Fees p. 24
3. The Markfield Institute of Higher Education Prospectus
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Welcome
If you are considering postgraduate study on Islam and the Muslim world
then Markfield Institute of Higher Education (MIHE) is the place for you.
Unique Centre programmes to postgraduate opportunities to enhance their
of Excellence diplomas and certificates. MIHE
professional development
and career pathways, and our
MIHE, established in 2000, is • offers a recognised
graduates have gone on to
a leading centre of academic academic qualification in
work for companies such as
excellence for the study of the field of Islamic banking
the Boston Consulting Group,
Islam and the Muslim world. It and finance, and was the
Islamic Bank of Britain, Habib
is a unique institution within pioneer in this field in the
Bank, First Community Bank,
British higher education that UK. MIHE has also supported
Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam,
combines the richness of the growth of this rapidly
University of Dhaka and Kolej
traditional Islamic scholarship expanding industry.
University Islam, Selangor,
with the best of Western Malaysia. A number of our
• encourages a critical and
academic rigour, critical students have also gone on
creative approach to Islamic
inquiry and research. MIHE to pursue successful doctoral
studies that is engaged with
is committed to promoting research.
challenges and opportunities
excellence in teaching, research
in the West as well as in the
and training. We hope you will be attracted by
Muslim world.
what MIHE has to offer and we
Validation through • delivers qualifications in look forward to welcoming you
the University of Muslim chaplaincy and and supporting your academic
Gloucestershire Islamic education that offer and professional development.
MIHE is an associate real career development
college of the University opportunities.
of Gloucestershire and its
Our Students and
degrees are validated and
their Achievements
awarded by the University. The
University of Gloucestershire MIHE welcomes students
has a distinguished record of not only from the UK but
achievement in the fields of from all regions of the world
theology and religious studies including Southeast Asia, India,
that can be traced back to 1847. Bangladesh and Pakistan, the
Middle East and Europe, making
A Fresh Approach MIHE an international centre
The Institute offers a full range for postgraduate studies.
of postgraduate studies from The courses on offer
PhD, MPhil and taught masters provide students with many
4. Validated by:
Islamic Banking and Finance*
Validated by:
AWARD
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA
MIHE was the first institution in the UK to offer a recognised academic
qualification in the field of Islamic finance and its research has
supported the development of the rapidly expanding Islamic financial
services sector. The MA in Islamic Banking and Finance builds on this
significant legacy.
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The MA equips candidates with
a comprehensive understanding
Optional Modules
of the economics, the financial
instruments and the regulatory • MFP 205
framework that underpin International Development
the Islamic financial services and Finance
sector. Students are taken 15 credits
through a broad range of
carefully structured modules • MFP 212
in economics, banking, International Management
financial instruments, financial 15 credits
institutions, regulatory systems, • MFP 214
corporate governance, takaful Financial Systems:
(insurance) and cross-cultural Markets and Institutions
management. The MA develops 15 credits
analytical competence in
Islamic economic thought, • MFP 218
research capabilities, and The History and
The MA in Islamic Banking
constructive critical insights Methodology of
and Finance programme
into the current operations of Islamic Economics
includes the following
the Islamic financial sector. 15 credits
compulsory modules:
The MA also develops scholarly • MFP 221
research skills in one or more • MFP 219
The Regulation and
specialist areas of Islamic Foundations of
Governance of
economics, banking, financial Islamic Economics
Islamic Finance
management or takaful 15 credits
15 credits
(insurance). • MFP 220
Islamic Banking: • MFP 222
The Postgraduate Certificate The Law of Contracts
Theory and Practice
focuses on the study of Islamic for Islamic Finance
15 credits
banking and finance together 15 credits
with the study of one further • MFP 211
module to achieve a total of Research Methodology • MFP 226
60 credit points. 15 credits Takaful and Re-Takaful:
• MFP 223 Principles and Operations
The Postgraduate Diploma 15 credits
Islamic Financial
builds on these compulsory
Instruments • MFP 227
modules to allow students
15 credits Corporate Finance
to choose from a range of
modules to attain 120 credits. • MFP 398 and Capital Markets
Dissertation 15 credits
The MA Degree requires 60 credits
students to undertake • MFP 228
research in specialist areas plus the choice of additional Accounting for Islamic
of economics, banking or modules from the following list, Financial Institutions
management, and submission approved by the Programme 15 credits
of a dissertation of 15,000 to Director to make up the required
18,000 words. number of 180 credit points.
6. Module Outlines: Islamic Banking
Compulsory Modules and Finance (Top Up)
MFP 219 MFP 211 Award: MA Degree
Foundations of Research Methodology
Islamic Economics This course gives you the
Aims: This module aims to opportunity to top up your
Aims: This module aims introduce students to the existing qualification to a
to emphasise the practical philosophy and theories of the full MA honours degree by
relevance of Islamic economics social sciences and extensively studying two core modules:
through combining the examine research strategies,
implicit economic insight design and methodologies. • Islamic Banking:
of jurisprudence (maqasid
Learning Outcomes: Students Theory and Practice
al-Shariah) and relevant
should be able to understand
mainstream economic theories. • Islamic Financial
the philosophy and theories
Learning Outcomes: Students of the social sciences and Instruments
should be able to appreciate recognise the use of various and by submitting a
the scope, significance and types of research methods. dissertation.
major structural themes of
Islamic economics. MFP 398
The course enables you to
Dissertation
MFP 220 gain an understanding of the
Islamic Banking: Aims: This module aims to expanding field of Islamic
Theory and Practice give students an in-depth banking and makes you more
knowledge of research in marketable to a wider range of
Aims: This module aims to future employers.
introduce students to Islamic a particular area relating
banking theory and practice. to Islamic banking, Islamic This course offers the flexibility
finance or Islamic insurance/ to study around existing work
Learning Outcomes: Students
re-insurance. or other commitments.
should be able to appreciate
the historical evolution of Learning Outcomes: Students
Islamic banking and its interest should be able to produce a
free intermediary role. self-managed, analytical and
scholarly study in an area
MFP 223 related to Islamic banking,
Islamic Financial finance or insurance.
Instruments
Full details of the description The course enables
Aims: The aims of this module and content of each module you to gain an
are to introduce the student can be found on our website
to the principles of Islamic www.mihe.org.uk or in the understanding of
financial instruments and course handbook which can the expanding field
how they are practised in the be obtained on request from
current Islamic banking system. the Institute. of Islamic banking
Learning Outcomes: and makes you more
Students should be able to * Subject to validation of the marketable to a
appreciate the principles and course revisions.
operations of Islamic financial wider range of future
instruments and understand employers.
the structure of sukuk, Islamic
asset valuation and pricing.
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MEd in Islamic Education: New Perspectives
Validated by:
AWARD
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MEd
This programme is designed to examine in depth the historical, theological
and philosophical aspects of classical Muslim educational thought and
its institutions. The complexity of challenges facing diverse Muslim
communities in Europe, North America and the Muslim world is now widely
accepted. Islamic education is the critical long-term investment that will
shape our longer-term responses.
Some of these challenges include the relevance of traditional models of
Islamic education in addressing contemporary contexts, the perception
and contemporary practice of education in the Arab and wider Muslim
world, comparative perspectives on faith-based education, and pedagogic
responses to religious extremism and radicalisation.
8. What is distinct about Who is it for? The programme is validated by
the progamme? the University of Gloucestershire
This programme aims to open
and from February 2010 will
The new programme offers a up professional development
be offered in full and part-time
distinct approach to Islamic pathways for Muslim educators,
modes at certificate, diploma
education that takes the imams, activists, and youth
and degree levels.
challenge of contemporary, workers who want to develop
cultural and religious diversity effective learning and teaching
seriously, and looks to skills. The programme welcomes Module Outlines:
move beyond exclusive and professionals from the wider Compulsory Modules
oppositional interpretations. fields of education and religious
A broad educational studies education who wish to improve MFP 114
framework that promotes their understanding of the Islamic Education:
critical and dialogical Muslim faith and the challenges Theory and Practice
engagement with both involved with the teaching of
traditional Muslim educational Islam in contemporary multi Aims: This course introduces
thought and Western secular -faith Britain. the concept of Islamic
education will be taught. education through critically
examining different perceptions
The key features of the What are the main
and academic approaches,
programme include: components of the
developed to define the
programme?
subject. The course explores
• intercultural awareness
traditional and contemporary
and competence The core programme
Muslim educational thought
modules are:
• applying theory and and educational institutions,
developing good practice • MFP 114 and discusses the possibility of
in Islamic education Islamic Education: developing a learner-centered
Theory and Practice approach to Islamic education.
• developing active learning, The emphasis will be on the
critical thinking, and • MFP235 importance of contemporary
empirical research skills Introduction to educational research in Islamic
Educational Studies: education, especially research
• developing competence Religion, Pedagogy and springing from the social
to think educationally Identity Formation sciences directed towards
about Islam pedagogy and curriculum.
• MFP 224 The course will look at the
• developing relevant Developing Research theory and practice of Islamic
pedagogic (teaching Strategies in Islamic education in the modern
and learning) skills Education Muslim world and across
• facilitating research-based Muslim communities in
self-assessment and the West.
professional development
Learning Outcomes:
e.g. action research Students wil be able to take
Students should have
relevant optional modules
developed a deeper
offered at the Institute and
understanding of the
complete a dissertation on a
fundamentals of Islamic
relevant educational topic.
education.
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9. Islamic Education
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MFP 224 MFP 235 MFP 400
Developing Research Educational Studies: Dissertation
Strategies in An Introduction
Islamic Education Aims: The aims of this
Aims: The course examines module are to provide students
Aims: The course aims to the social, historical and with the opportunity to conduct
introduce students to the philosophical foundation an original critical inquiry,
interdisciplinary nature of underpinning modern thus gaining an in-depth
research in Islamic education conceptions of education, understanding of a particular
and examine distinct research and explores major area within the fields of
approaches (empirical, contemporary perspectives Islamic education and related
philosophical and historical) on defining the educational educational studies. Students
developed within the field. The process and its central aspects: will apply the theoretical
course aims to develop the the nature of learning and knowledge and practical skills
students’ critical and analytical teaching. The role of education they gained from research
skills which are essential in contemporary multicultural/ strategies in the Islamic
aspects of learning and research multifaith social policies with education course.
at postgraduate level. The special reference to the British Learning Outcomes: Students
module is particularly directed educational system is critically should be able to produce a
towards preparing Masters’ examined. self-managed, analytical and
level students for planning and scholarly study in an area
Learning Outcomes:
developing their dissertation related to Islamic education.
Students should have
work.
developed a deeper knowledge Full details of the description
Learning Outcomes: Students and understanding of the and content of each module
should be able to demonstrate educational process and the can be found on our website
knowledge and understanding major perspectives on theory www.mihe.org.uk or in the
of theoretical issues informing and practice of modern course handbook which can be
educational research, and education. obtained on request from the
be able to evaluate practical
Institute.
research designs adopted within
the field.
This programme aims
to open up professional
development pathways
for Muslim educators,
imams, activists,
and youth workers
who want to develop
effective learning
and teaching skills.
10. Validated by:
Islamic Studies
Validated by:
AWARD
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA Degree
The Islamic Studies Programme aims to develop a critical and analytical
approach to the study of Islam and to provide a greater insight into the
sources and origins of Islamic thought, in particular the Qur’an and Sunnah
together with a knowledge and understanding of the life of the Prophet
Muhammad and its contemporary significance. Students will also be able
to develop a scholarly, Islamic approach to a specialist field of research.
The Postgraduate Certificate a choice of modules to The MA Islamic Studies
focuses on the study of Islamic attain 120 credits. programme includes the
Sources and the life of the following compulsory
Prophet Muhammad together modules:
The MA Degree requires
with one further module to
students to undertake • MFP 101 Islamic Studies:
attain 60 credit points.
research in a specialist area Qur’an and Sunnah
The Postgraduate Diploma of the students’ choice and
• MFP 208 Life of the
builds on these studies by submission of a dissertation of
Prophet Muhammad
allowing students to study 15,000 to 18,000 words.
• MFP 211 Research
Methodology
• MFP397 Dissertation
(Islamic Studies)
plus a choice of additional
modules from the following list,
approved by the Programme
Director, to make up the
required number of 180 credit
points.
*No 30 credit module can
be taken with a 15 credit
module with the same title
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Optional Modules: Module Outlines:
Compulsory Modules
• MFP 104
Islamic History MFP 101 MFP 211
30 credits Islamic Sources: Research Methodology
• MFP 107 Qur’an and Sunnah
Aims: This module aims to
Islam and Pluralism*
Aims: To develop an awareness introduce students to the
30 credits
of the main sources and texts of philosophy and theories of the
• MFP 110 Islam - the Qur’an and Sunnah. social sciences and extensively
Gender Issues and
Family Life in Islam* Learning Outcomes: Students examine research strategies,
30 credits will be expected to develop a design and methodologies.
• MFP 111 critical awareness of the key Learning Outcomes: Students
Management of Mosques, sources of Islamic knowledge, should be able to understand
Trusts and Endowments including both Ulum al-Qur’an the philosophy and theories
30 credits and Ulum al-Hadith. of the social sciences and
• MFP 112 recognise and use various
Muslims in Britain MFP 208 types of research methods.
15 credits Life of the Prophet
• MFP 203 Muhammad MFP 397
Islam in Europe Dissertation
15 credits Aims: This module aims
to critically explore the Aims: This module aims to
• MFP 204
development of the study of give students an in-depth
Gender Issues and
Family Life in Islam* the Prophet Muhammad’s knowledge of research in
15 credits biography and its influence a particular area related to
on classical and modern Islamic studies, to evaluate and
• MFP 209
Management of Mosques, Muslim thought. The course synthesise relevant literature
Trusts and Endowments* examines perceptions of the and to use appropriate research
15 credits Prophet within the Muslim methodology to produce a
• MFP 216 tradition and critically examines dissertation.
Major Trends in Muslim how contemporary Muslim Learning Outcomes: Students
Thought: Theology and communities understand should be able to produce a
Philosophy prophetic guidance today. self managed, analytical and
15 credits Learning Outcomes: Students scholarly study in an area
• MFP 217 should develop a knowledge related to Islamic studies.
Major Trends in Muslim and understanding of the
Thought: Tasawwuf Full details of the description
historical background for and content of each module
15 credits the study of the Prophet’s can be found on our website
• MFP 225 life, its key sources, essential
Muslims in Britain* www.mihe.org.uk or in the
vocabulary and themes. course handbook which can
15 credits Students should also be able be obtained on request from
to understand major events the Institute.
in the life of the Prophet,
analyse central features of
the prophetic call and develop
awareness of diverse Muslim
and western perceptions of
the Prophet.
12. Validated by:
Muslim Community Studies
Validated by:
AWARD
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA
The MA in Muslim Community Studies enables students to take a critical,
rigorous and objective approach to the diverse Muslim communities in
Britain today and pays special attention to how a multifaith and pluralist
society shapes their lives and work environments. This course aims to give
students a thorough grounding in theory as well as practical skills to enable
them to take up leadership and management roles within British Muslim
community institutions and the voluntary sector. Issues regarding political
participation, education, social and economic issues are covered.
The Postgraduate Certificate focuses on • MFP 399
the study of Muslims in Britain together Dissertation
with the study of further contemporary 60 credits
modules to achieve 60 credit points.
together with one 15 credit
The Postgraduate Diploma builds module from:
on these studies through further
study of a range of modules of the • MFP 204
student’s choice to attain 120 credits. Gender Issues and Family
Life in Islam
The MA Degree requires research in
a specialist area of the student’s choice
15 credits
and submission of a dissertation of • MFP 207
15,000 to 18,000 words. Islam and Pluralism
The MA Muslim Community Studies
15 credits
programme includes the following • MFP 210
compulsory modules: Interfaith Relations
15 credits
• MFP 211
Research Methodology plus a choice of additional
15 credits modules from the following list,
approved by the Programme Director
• MFP 225
to make up the required number of
Muslims in Britain
180 credit points.
15 credits
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Optional Modules Module Outlines:
Compulsory Modules
• MFP 107 MFP 211 MFP 399
Islam and Pluralism* Research Methodology Dissertation
30 credits
Aims: This module aims to Aims: This module aims to give
• MFP110
introduce students to the students an in-depth knowledge
Gender Issues and
philosophy and theories of the in a particular area related to
Family Life in Islam*
social sciences and extensively Islamic and related studies.
30 credits
examine research strategies, Learning outcomes: Students
• MFP 111 design and methodologies. should be able to produce a
Management of Mosques, Learning Outcomes: Students self-managed, analytical and
Trusts and Endowments should be able to understand scholarly study in the area of
30 credits the philosophy and theories Islamic and related studies.
of the social sciences and
• MFP 112 Full details of the description
recognise and use various types
Muslims in Britain and content of each module
of research methods.
30 credits can be found on our website
MFP 225 www.mihe.org.uk or in the
• MFP 203 Muslims in Britain (15 credits) course handbook which can be
Islam in Europe obtained on request from the
15 credits Aims: These modules aim Institute.
to develop an historical
• MFP 204 appreciation of Muslims in
Gender Issues and Britain and the contemporary
Family Life in Islam* issues facing them. It includes
This course aims to give
15 credits race relations, Islamophobia, students a thorough
• MFP 208 sectarianism and identity issues. grounding in theory and
Life of the Prophet Learning Outcomes: Students practical skills to enable
Muhammad should be able to critically
examine the historical context them to take up leadership
15 credits
of the issues facing Muslims and management roles
• MFP 209 in Britain, analyse how these within British Muslim
Management of Mosques, issues impact on faith and
community institutions
Trusts and Endowments* identity, and explore policy
15 credits issues affecting political and and the voluntary sector.
religious institutions in Britain.
*No 30 credit module can
be taken with a 15 credit
module with the same title
14. Research Degrees
Since its establishment in 2000, Markfield Institute of Higher Education
(MIHE) has always aimed at offering high quality research degree provision.
Research students
have dedicated
research supervisory
teams, office provision,
access to the library
as well as online
resources.
From 2008, as an associate The Institute is keen to advocate For an informal discussion
college of the University of an interdisciplinary approach about becoming a
Gloucestershire, MIHE has as part of its growing research postgraduate research
been able to offer full research culture, and currently a good student please contact:
degree MPhil and PhD provision number of students are
Dr Abdullah Sahin
in specialist fields of scholarly engaged in MPhil/PhD level
Head of Research
study in the following broad research in various specialist
Tel. 00 44 (0 1530 244922
areas and disciplines: disciplines.
ext. 301
• Islamic Studies Research students have Email: a.sahin@mihe.org.uk
dedicated research supervisory
• Islamic Economics For an application form or
teams, office provision, access
further information please
• Islamic Banking and Finance to the library as well as online
contact:
resources.
• Inter-faith Relations
Mary Barber
• Muslim Community Studies Research Administrator
Tel. 00 44 (0) 1530 244922
• Islamic Law/Jurisprudence
ext. 281
• Education/Islamic Education Email: mary.barber@mihe.org.uk
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Short Course Programme
Certificate in the Training of Muslim Chaplains
AWARD
MIHE Certificate
Why a course on Muslim chaplaincy? Muslims are now part of the religious
and cultural landscape of Britain. As with other communities, they are
affected by a number of social problems in all areas of society.
The need is growing for Muslim chaplains in schools, higher and further
education, health services (hospitals and hospices), social welfare, prisons,
the police, the armed forces and industry. As Muslims become an integral
part of society, the development and availability of strong institutional
pastoral and spiritual provision becomes essential.
16. The course runs over eight at least 60 hours in a prison,
months and focuses on a hospital, an educational
The course is three broad areas: the prison establishment or a community/
service, the health service, and voluntary organisation. The
aimed at male and education and will consist of objective of the placement
female chaplains, both theoretical and practical is to enable each student to
elements. The practical element observe closely and, wherever
community and will take the form of supervised possible, gain practice and
youth workers, training in one of the following experience in an area relevant
institutions: to his or her field of interest.
advisors/consultants Within the context of the
• HM prison
on religious matters, placement, the student should
• NHS hospital be able to demonstrate his or
imams, managers of her ability to practise the skills
• Further or higher education
mosques, madrasas and knowledge gained from
institutions
the course. This will help to
and Islamic cultural The theoretical part of the integrate theory and practice
centres and anyone course will include: and to develop good learning
patterns in the future.
interested in • introduction to chaplaincy
work
developing a career Entry Requirements
• introduction to the criminal
in chaplaincy work. justice system Candidates should have
• introduction to the health good interpersonal skills,
service some experience of
community work and be
• introduction to the competent in the English
This course aims to train education system language as well as have
professionals working in • introduction to social and a basic understanding
the areas of chaplaincy and community services of theology and religion.
pastoral care in order that Prospective students may
they may contribute to the • methodology of be asked to attend an
creation of sound and stable communication interview.
communities that function • pastoral care in Islam
harmoniously within the
framework and institutions of • counselling – the Islamic
wider society. perspective
The course is aimed at • human development – the
male and female chaplains, Islamic perspective
community and youth workers,
• spiritual development – the
advisors/consultants on
Islamic perspective
religious matters, imams,
managers of mosques, • faith development
madrasas and Islamic cultural
• interfaith relations
centres and anyone interested
in developing a career in The practical part of the course
chaplaincy work. will involve a placement of
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17. Short Course Programme
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Certificate in Islamic students should be able Shari‘ah audit, basic financial
Banking/Diploma in to understand the Islamic analysis and selected tax issues
Islamic Finance: philosophy behind finance and
Who Should Attend?
Theory and Practice the mechanisms involved in
developing financial products. As it is practically oriented, the
Award: course will be useful for those
Course Outline
MIHE Certificate/Diploma who are involved in the banking
This is a 12 day intensive
Introduction sector, the insurance industry
programme developed to
Islamic finance and takaful are and capital markets. The course
explore four main areas of
fast-growing niche markets is recommended for those
Islamic banking and finance.
reaching record rates in students who hope to join the
The course will cover:
instances of no less than 15% Islamic finance industry.
per annum. This has fuelled Banking Products
a phenomenal growth in Islamic • Variable return products/
capital markets whereby fixed return products Entry Requirements
sukuk (Islamic bonds) and • Legal and regulatory
Islamic equity are gradually issues For the certificate course,
penetrating international students should have 5
• Concept of sale in Islam,
financial markets and whetting GCSE passes at grade ‘C’ or
(bay‘ mu’ajjal, bay‘
the appetite of large western above, including Maths and
murabaha, bay‘ salam,
financial institutions. MIHE English. For the diploma,
bay‘ tawarruq
takes pride in providing students should hold at least
professional and up-to-date • Venture capital
two ‘A’ levels or the equivalent.
training courses in this growing • Tawarruq Takaful All students should display an
area that takes into account • Risk management from interest in the field in which
the latest development in the an Islamic perspective they wish to enrol.
Islamic finance industry. It is • Fundamentals of
a perfect blend of theory and However, subject to interview,
Takaful contracts: kafala, MIHE may make exceptions
practice. tabarru‘, and waqf for those students who do
Aims of the Course • Takaful models and some not have the necessary entry
To introduce students to the fiqh dimensions related requirements but who can
main Islamic financial products to the models demonstrate experiential
in the areas of banking and • Basics of re-takaful learning and an interest in
takaful, and the Islamic capital Islamic finance.
market.
Islamic Capital Market
To enable students to
Analysis of stock investments
appreciate the theoretical and
and ETF
practical aspects of financial
Derivatives Assessment Requirement
engineering.
Hedging techniques For the award of the
To develop a sound
understanding of Islamic Securitisation and sukuk Certificate or Diploma, the
legal principles and doctrines assessment will consist
Technical Aspects of
associated with Islamic finance. of attendance, a written
Islamic Finance
examination and assignment.
Learning Outcomes Corporate governance and
On completion of the course related AAOIFI standards
18. New Courses - Commencing 2011
Subject to Validation
Islamic Law
AWARD
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA/LLM
The Islamic Law programme aims to meet contemporary academic
challenges, as well as address the practical debates surrounding the
application of Islamic law in western society. The course also aims to equip
students with a critical and analytical framework, in order that they may
appreciate the implementation of certain branches of Islamic law with the
western legal system.
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The areas of study Postgraduate Certificate Module 2
will involve: in Muslim Chaplaincy Module 2 will involve producing
• Principles of Islamic a reflective assignment
This course aims to develop of 5,000 words in which
Jurisprudence
professionalism in the areas the student will have the
• Human Rights of chaplaincy and pastoral opportunity to describe their
care, and to contribute to the experience in a chaplaincy role,
• Islamic Commercial Law
creation of sound and stable what they learned, and how
• Islamic Law of Contract communities which function that experience has impacted
harmoniously within the upon them personally.
• Islamic Law of Inheritance
framework and institutions of
• Muslim Family Law wider society. Entry Requirements
The course consists of two
Entry requirements modules and runs over a year. It Candidates should either
will focus mainly on the prison have successfully completed
Preference will be given to service, the health service and the Certificate in the Training
students who have studied law education, and will consist of of Muslim Chaplains, have at
modules and/or fiqh (Islamic both theoretical and practical least three years experience
law) at undergraduate level. elements. in a chaplaincy role or hold
Knowledge of Arabic would a qualification equivalent
Module 1
be an advantage. to degree level in a related
Module 1 is the Certificate in the
subject.
Training of Muslim Chaplains
This course
aims to develop
professionalism in the
areas of chaplaincy
and pastoral care, and
to contribute to the
creation of sound and
stable communities
which function
harmoniously within
the framework and
institutions of wider
society.
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On Campus
Accommodation Learning Resources Extra Curricular
Activities
Accommodation on campus The library is widely regarded
consists of secure self-contained as one of the best private Currently there are facilities on
separate accommodation for libraries in Europe specialising site for playing football, volley
female and male students. As in Islam. It contains over ball, badminton, pool and table
there are a limited number of 30,000 books and periodicals tennis. There is also a small
rooms, allocation is made on and around 400 journals, gym. In addition, students can
a first-come-first-served basis. with a specialist collection on access the sports facilities
All on-campus accommodation Islamic economics, banking at the Community Centre in
is self-catering and rent is and finance. Students and staff Markfield.
charged at a cost of £175 per can also access the Learning
What kind of support can you
calendar month. Alternatively, Resource Centres of the
expect?
students may choose to find University of Gloucestershire
their own accommodation in and local libraries in the East • Dedicated staff to deal with
Markfield or nearby Leicester Midlands. queries on applications, visas,
or Loughborough. The cost of entry requirements and fees
MIHE has dedicated IT facilities
privately rented accommodation
providing internet and • Orientation and induction
varies depending on the location
reprographic facilities. Students programmes to welcome you
and condition of the property.
can access these facilities to MIHE
Families seeking residence will
between 9.00am and 10.00 pm
be assisted in their search for • Ongoing academic and
daily.
accommodation. welfare advice
• Student representation on
pastoral and academic issues
“The uniqueness of
MIHE stems from the
quality of the facilities
and lecturers. The
vibrant and warm
ambience, in my
opinion is second to
none…”
22. Application and Admission
Application Procedure – Entry Requirements The minimum requirements are
MA/MEd/PG Diploma/PG given here:
Certificate Applicants wishing to register
for the PG Certificate, PG • IELTS
Diploma, MEd or MA degrees (6.5 or above)
Students wishing to study for
must normally have at least a • GCSE/O level in English
the MA Degree/Postgraduate
second class honours degree (grade C or above)
Diploma/Postgraduate
from a recognised university,
Certificate in Islamic Studies, • TOEFL
or the equivalent in a
Muslim Community Studies, (paper-based test 600,
recognised subject area.
Islamic Banking and Finance, All overseas students will be computer-based test 250)
or the MEd in Islamic Education required to provide an IELTS • Equivalent English
should submit their applications with a minimum score of language test
not less than three months 6.5. (An equivalent English
prior to the commencement The score should demonstrate
language qualification
of the autumn and spring acceptable to the University that you have the requisite
intakes. Application forms may be considered.) standard of English, particularly
should be accompanied with respect to written English.
Applicants who do not
by copies of all current
satisfy this requirement, Accreditation of
qualifications, proof of identity
may be considered on the Prior Learning
and details of who will be basis of maturity and
responsible for the payment experience in the relevant What is prior learning?
of tuition fees. Two references, subject area. Such applicants
one of which must be an may be required to undertake Accreditation of Prior Learning
academic reference, must be a written examination (APL) is an opportunity for you
received before any offer of and a verbal English test. to be given credit for learning
admission is confirmed. Applications will be considered that you have done prior to
on an individual basis. If commencing your studies at
accepted, these applicants MIHE, or for learning that you
will be registered for the are currently doing outside of
Your ability in English PG Certificate and if they
MIHE. It avoids the necessity
is very important and successfully complete this
of duplicating previous
course, will be transferred
if English is not your learning, whilst ensuring a
to the MA programme. If
appropriate an applicant system that duly recognizes
first language you will will be advised to undertake the successful attainment of
need evidence of your foundation courses in Arabic, learning outcomes, both inside
English, or Fundamentals of and outside of MIHE, that are
English language level Islam. The Institute may also appropriate to your award.
before you start your advise students to follow Only prior learning that is
certain courses if they are
programme. deficient in Islamic knowledge
equivalent to or is of a higher
value/level than your MIHE
or in some other discipline.
programme may be counted.
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Application Procedure –
Research Students
MPhil/PhD
Students wishing to pursue
studies for MPhil/PhD degrees
should include a proposal of
around 1500 words on their
chosen research topic with
their completed application
form. The proposal should
include the research
methodology to be utilised and
justification for the research
which must make an original
contribution to knowledge in
the relevant field. Guidelines for
preparing research proposals
are available from the research
office. Application forms should
also be accompanied by copies
of all current qualifications,
proof of identity, details of
who will be responsible for the
Prior learning may be (i) Further information is payment of tuition fees and two
experiential: learning achieved available on request from academic references.
outside a formal educational the Registrar.
environment or (ii) certified:
learning for which you have Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
received a formal qualification.
Eligibility for admission to Applicants wishing to apply
What credit can I the MA Islamic Banking and for research degrees must
be awarded? Finance (Top Up) requires have a bachelor’s degree
applicants to possess an with honours, or a masters
You can only be awarded credit
appropriate postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
for prior learning that matches
diploma or the equivalent of Students wishing to enrol
the learning outcomes of the
120M CATS points. for a PhD will normally be
programme you are studying.
required to enrol for an
This can be done on the basis International students must MPhil in the first instance.
of individual modules or for the have a minimum IELTS score All overseas students will be
entire stage of a programme. of 6.5 or equivalent, with a required to provide an IELTS
Although you may be awarded minimum writing score of 6. with a minimum score of
credit you will not normally 7.0. (An equivalent English
receive a grade for modules/ language qualification
levels that are credited acceptable to the University
under the APL policy. Fee on may be considered.)
application.
24. Support
Health and Welfare
Student Advice Eligibility for National Hardship Fund
Health Service (NHS)
Drop-in advice sessions After you have successfully
Treatment
available to all students take completed your first semester,
place on a regular basis and All full-time international and can demonstrate that you
provide help and advice students who are enrolled for a are genuinely facing financial
on a range of issues. This continuous period of study for difficulties, you will be eligible
includes immigration, visa six months or longer are entitled to apply for the Hardship Fund
extension, police registration to free medical treatment from for financial assistance with the
and accommodation, money the National Health Service part payment of tuition fees.
problems, academic and (NHS). You can register with For further information and
careers advice. the local medical centre under details of how to apply, contact
the same arrangements as the Registrar.
British students. Once you
Student Counselling have registered with the
This service offers confidential NHS, most treatment is free.
support to students who may Charges are made, however,
be experiencing emotional for prescriptions, dental care
difficulties such as anxiety, and eye tests. If you require
depression, family concerns, treatment for a pre-existing
work and study-related medical condition you may be
problems and adjusting to a charged for such treatment.
new way of life. In such cases, it is advisable
to consider taking out health
insurance.
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Fees and Finance
The cost of studying and living
If you are arriving from outside the UK, you must have guaranteed
funds to cover your tuition fees and living expenses.
Individual students will need a minimum of £7,200 a year to pay
for basic expenses such as accommodation, heating, food, other
personal expenses, books and local travel. This does not include the
cost of travel from and to your home country.
The fees you will have to pay Payment of Tuition Fees FINANCIAL SUPPORT
will depend on whether you
are classified as a “Home” or Tuition fees are normally due Scholarships
“Overseas” student for fees on or before registration.
purposes. The regulations Students are permitted to pay MIHE offers a limited
for fees status are set by the their fees in instalments by number of scholarships to
British Government. Overseas prior agreement, in which case exceptionally well qualified
fees will be charged to students one third of the total tuition applicants who have
who do not have a “relevant” fees must be paid on the day of accepted the offer of a
connection with the United registration. place at the Institute. These
Kingdom and Islands. You have scholarships result in a
a relevant connection if: Liability for Payment significant reduction in the
tuition fees payable for your
• you have been ordinarily You are responsible at all course.
resident throughout the times for any fees or amounts
three year-period before the Further information can
outstanding to MIHE. Even if
start of your course, and be found on our website
a sponsor is paying your fees,
www.mihe.org.uk
• the main purpose of your you can still be held responsible
residence in the UK and for any non-payments.
LIST OF AWARDS AND
Islands must not have SCHOLARSHIPS
been to receive full-time Outstanding Debt
education during any part of Muslim Aid, UK
No student with an outstanding Islamic Relief, UK
the three year- period, and
debt can go on to the next
Madina Trust, UK
• you have been given an stage of their programme
Long Ditton Trust, UK
“indefinite right to remain” of study, receive an award,
in the UK. be considered for a further Sarwar Jehan Charitable
qualification or be given a Trust, UK
If you are not sure what reference by MIHE. Asghar Ali Memorial
you fees status is please Scholarship, Bahrain
contact info@mihe.org.uk
for further advice.
26. Tuition Fees
SEPTEMBER 2010
MPhil/PhD (Research Degrees)
Home and EU students – full time £3,500
Home and EU students – part time £2,000
International students – full time £7,500
PG Certificate
Home and EU students – full time £1,600
International students – full time £2,800
PG Diploma
Home and EU students – full time £3,300
International students – full time £4,500
MA Degree
Home students – full time £3,500
Home students – part time £1,800
International students – full time £6,200
Individual Module £385
MEd Degree
Home and EU students – full time £3,500
Home and EU students – part time £1,800
International students – full time £6,200
Certificate in the Training of Muslim Chaplains £990
Islamic Counselling
Introduction to Islamic Counselling £180
Certificate in Islamic Counselling £1,400
Muslim Family Law and Islamic Jurisprudence
Certificate £600
Diploma £1,200
Islamic Finance
Certificate £600
Diploma £1,200
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