Islamic Studies MA

Edinburgh is recognized both in the United Kingdom and internationally as a leading institution for the study of Islam and the Middle East. Students become part of a friendly community with significant links to the Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, a student-led Islamic Society, and a regular programme of workshops, guest seminars, and cultural events. The university holds over 23,000 resources in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, including the Serjeant and Watt Collections and world-renowned manuscripts such as Rashid al-Din’s History of the World and al-Biruni’s Chronology of Ancient Nations. Upon graduation, the combination of a broad cultural education and specialist knowledge provides competencies highly valued by employers across various global sectors.