In this major you will engage in interdisciplinary study essential to an understanding of Islam, past and present. The area of study balances historical and modern Islamic studies and research methods. One of the keys to Islamic Studies is 'relevance' to contemporary Australian society, but relevance can only come from a sound comprehension of past traditions in Islamic scholarship and their socio-historical contexts. Preparation for graduate study is also a key objective of this program, with its focus on developing critical and interdisciplinary research skills through a combination of approaches.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Islamic Studies, you will be prepared to work in a range of areas where specialist Islamic knowledge is required. Possible job titles and areas include: Islamic community development officer political adviser foreign affairs immigration journalism primary/secondary teaching, with further training