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MA Islamic Studies (Islamwissenschaft) at University of Bamberg

University of Bamberg, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive, non-confessional Master's giving in-depth knowledge of the historical development and current forms of Islam, with a focus on transnational developments including Islam in South Asia, South-East Asia, Africa and Western countries.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies (Geistes- und Kulturwissenschaften)  |  Department: Oriental Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: Full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Islamic studies core area (70 ECTS), extension area (20 ECTS) and Master's thesis (30 ECTS).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction. Required average: none; German B2. Deadlines: summer semester 25 March, winter semester 1 October.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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