Overview

Developed in response to a growing need for understanding the Islamic faith in the Australian context, this Islamic Studies degree at Charles Sturt University provides Islamic education that offers the skills and qualifications of a university degree with a strong focus on classical Islamic studies.

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies provides advanced knowledge of Islam, including theological, jurisprudential, historical, contemporary and spiritual aspects. Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and contemporary perspective. You'll graduate with grounded knowledge in the various Islamic disciplines as well as a level of proficiency in Arabic.

Key facts

Learn under dedicated academics with wide-ranging experience and research interests. The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA).

Charles Sturt University's courses have been designed in association with ISRA's advisory committee, which includes some of the most respected scholars from the Australian Muslim community.

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in careers, such as:

Chaplain

Community liaison officer

Religious educator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials

Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five Pillars

Ihsan (Spirituality) Essentials

Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)

Usul al-Fiqh (Methodology of Islamic Law)

Usul al-Tafsir (Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis)

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bathurst, Australia

Disciplines

Islamic Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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Minimum ATAR requirement (including adjustment factors)

Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than two years.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24560 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

17376 AUD / year

≈ 17376 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic student fees: Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS)

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