Master of Islam in the Modern World (Advanced)

About the course

Meet the growing demand for expertise in Islamic politics and Muslim societies with a unique degree from the ANU€™s Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies. The Master of Islam in the Modern World (Advanced) will take you on a journey through the various dynamics and debates surrounding and influencing contemporary Islam. The degree covers the relationship between Islam and dynamics such as politics, culture, political economy, and international relations. It exposes you to the great debates on Islam, such as its compatibility with democracy, its views towards modern economic and development ideas, and its role as an ideological and political force on the world stage. It provides the option of undertaking a specialisation in Islamic Banking. The degree also gives you expertise on Islam in various parts of the world, with courses focusing on, or using case studies from, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. You will also have the opportunity to learn one of the languages most relevant to the study of the Muslim world, Arabic, Indonesian, Persian or Turkish. A Master of Islam in the Modern World will start or advance your career in international organisations, government, non-government organisations, development agencies, media organisations, or private sector companies. It is also good grounding for further study and a research career.