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Islamic Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor Muhammad Kamal
Email: muhammad@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Structure
75 credit points
To obtain a major in Islamic Studies, students must complete:
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 major core subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 2 major elective subjects
- 12.5 credit points of capstone subject
- 25 credit points of Level 3 major elective subjects
Foundation subjects
A Major begins at second year. Each discipline has one or more first-year Foundation subjects which provide excellent preparation for the Major. Please note the Capstone subject in this Major requires the completion of a first-year discipline Foundation subject as a pre-requisite - one subject from the list below.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM10003 | Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM10002 | Islam in the Modern World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 major core subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM20003 | The Qur'an: An Introduction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 major elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JEWI20006 | Israelis & Palestinians: Conflict, Peace | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| JEWI20007 | Modern Israel: Good Bad and Disputed | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| ISLM20015 | Politics: Middle East and South Asia | Not available in 2026 | 12.5 |
| ISLM20016 | Spirituality in Islam | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS20025 | International Relations: Key Concepts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| INDO20017 | Indonesia in the World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ASIA20007 | Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM20017 | Racism, Religion, and Pop Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Capstone subject
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISLM30017 | Contemporary Challenges and Islam | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 major elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM30003 | Islam and Ethical Challenges | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM30021 | Islam and Gender | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/islamic_studies
Last updated: 11 December 2025