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Postgraduate taught and research programmes validated by the University of Aberdeen Who we areAl-Maktoum College of Higher Education is an exciting and innovative development in teaching and research in the study of Islam and Muslims. We are an independent research-led place of higher education, offering postgraduate programmes (taught masters and PhD), which are validated by the University of Aberdeen. Our Patron and Sponsor is HH Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, whose vision for multiculturalism is at the heart of Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education. Our staff and students come from diverse national, cultural and religious backgrounds including Muslims and non-Muslims. We believe that there is an urgent social need - both locally and internationally for all elements of society to be engaging within the debates on the study of Islam and Muslims, and to be doing so together with each other within the same classroom. Where we are
The Institute is situated in the lively city of Dundee, Scotland. As Scotland's fourth largest city, Dundee offers all that's best of city life and yet, because it is compact and easy to get to know, it still retains a friendly atmosphere. With a large student population in Dundee there is always plenty of life going on. As well as having the River Tay and rolling countryside on its doorstep, being at the heart of Scotland's road and rail network puts spectacular scenery, skiing, championship golf, mountain climbing and fishing within easy reach. It is hard to believe that the bustle of Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh is a little more than an hour's drive away. Close to Dundee there are also many castles, mountains, and cultural sites and events, as well as much more to enjoy and discover. Our students also appreciate that Dundee is a relatively low cost city to live in. Courses we offerPgC, PgD & MLitt
MPhil and PhDWe offer opportunities to undertake supervised research in many areas of the study of Islam and Muslims at Masters (MPhil) or Doctoral (PhD) level. Research degrees provide a thorough training in a particular subject through original exploration and experiment. The research culminates in a thesis or dissertation which sets out the conclusions of the research undertaken. We offer PhD and MPhil programmes in the following areas:
The structure and assessment of research degrees can vary. Students may register either for full-time or part-time study. If you are an international student, you may be able to undertake most of your study in your own country, with regular visits to the Institute in Dundee. The precise focus of research is agreed between the supervisor and the student, to suit the student's particular interests and needs as much as possible. During the first year, students may be required to undertake some formal research training which is compulsory in some disciplines. Throughout the research period students will be encouraged to attend specialist seminars and conferences and keep staff and fellow students informed of their progress at the annual postgraduate research training workshop. Key Research areas include:
A lot more information about the Institute and the academic opportunities we offer can found in our prospectus - please contact us for a copy Scholarships
Some full scholarships for MLitt students and partial scholarships for research students are available from the Institute. Please contact us for details on how to apply. Partial scholarships may be applied for all year round, whereas the deadline for the full scholarships is in the spring. Other CoursesAl-Maktoum College of Higher Education also runs several other courses throughout the year. For those who want to improve their English Language, there are a number of options ranging from a year-long Foundation course, to a short Introduction to IELTS course. We also offer community evening classes in Arabic, the Qur'an and Islam and the Modern World. From September 2010 we offer the Foundation Diploma in Graduate Studies, a year-long course that is designed to equip the student with both the required English language skills for postgraduate studies, but also the key study skills. How to applyApplication forms can be submitted by post or email to the contact details below. Other documents to include with your application include:
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Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Tel: 01382 90 80 70 |
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