MPhil in Islamic Studies and History at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A general introduction to Islamic studies and history, focused on pre-modern Islam, with intensive language instruction, specialised electives involving primary source study and a thesis. It centres on the political, social and intellectual history of the central Islamic lands up to about 1800 and prepares students for doctoral study.

Duration: 21 months | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year is devoted to intensive language instruction in Arabic, Persian, Turkish or another Middle Eastern language (usually up to six hours a week), with electives on primary sources and a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's entry (2027-28 entry): a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject. US applicants: normally a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,380 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee (overseas) Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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