MSt in Islamic Art and Architecture at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A course combining advanced study of Islamic material culture with object-based learning and independent research, designed primarily as a stepping stone to doctoral research but also available as a standalone qualification. It suits students who already hold Arabic, Persian or Ottoman Turkish skills to use primary sources in the original language.

Duration: 9 months | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two specialist option modules alongside a portfolio and a research proposal for doctoral application; the structure is flexible and tailored to individual profiles, with handling sessions using Oxford's museum and library collections.

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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 a course with a substantial component of Islamic studies, Islamic history, Middle Eastern history or anthropology of the Middle East, or language degrees in Arabic, Persian or Ottoman Turkish. 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 26,280 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: 9 months full-time

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