Master in Islamic Studies

Al Wasl University, formerly known as the Islamic and Arabic Studies College in Dubai, offers a Master in Islamic Studies in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, delivered in English. Islamic studies as an academic discipline covers the religious, historical, legal, philosophical and cultural dimensions of Islam, drawing on primary sources including the Quran and Hadith alongside centuries of Islamic scholarship. At the graduate level, coursework typically includes advanced study of Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic exegesis, Hadith sciences, Islamic history and civilization, comparative religious thought, and the methodology used by scholars to interpret religious and legal texts. Students are generally expected to engage closely with classical Arabic sources, developing strong textual analysis skills alongside a broader understanding of how Islamic scholarship has evolved and been applied across different historical and regional contexts. A master's program in this field often includes independent research or a thesis component, requiring students to investigate a specific question within Islamic studies in depth and contribute original scholarly analysis. Graduates of Islamic studies master's programs pursue careers in religious affairs administration, Islamic education and teaching, Shari'a advisory and compliance roles within Islamic finance, mosque and religious institution leadership, media and publishing focused on religious content, and further doctoral research in Islamic studies or related fields. In the United Arab Emirates, where religious affairs, Islamic finance and cultural heritage hold significant institutional importance, graduate training in Islamic studies supports both academic careers and applied roles within government and religious institutions across Dubai and the wider region. Al Wasl University offers this program as part of its academic mission in Islamic and Arabic scholarship.