Program Name

Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies is an interdepartmental program.   Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines. 

 Major Code

0474 

 Address

10373 Bunche Hall
Box 951487
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487 

 Phone

(310) 206-6571 

 Email

idpgrads@international.ucla.edu  

 Website

www.international.ucla.edu/idps/islamicstudies 

 Leading to the degree of

M.A., Ph.D. 

 Admission Limited to

Fall, Winter, Spring 

 Deadline to apply

December 15th 

 GRE (General and/or Subject)

GRE: General
Required of graduates of U.S. universities; recommended for graduates of non-U.S. universities. 

 Letters of Recommendation

3 

 
 Other Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

M.A.: Applicants are normally expected to have completed the equivalent of one course in early Islamic history and three courses in Islamic cultures and institutions. Applicants are expected to demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in one of the major languages of countries with Muslim majorities or very large Muslim minorities, including Arabic, Berber, Hausa, Indonesian, Iranian languages, Malay, Swahili, Turkic languages, Urdu, Wolof, and Yoruba.

Applicants who have any deficiencies in these prerequisites will be considered for admission on a provisional basis for one to three quarters. If admitted on a provisional basis, these students must satisfy the prerequisite requirements by taking the appropriate courses. Courses taken to satisfy prerequisite requirements may not be applied toward a graduate degree in the program.

Islamic Studies, M.A./Public Health, M.P.H.

The Islamic Studies Program and the School of Public Health offer a concurrent degree program whereby students can obtain the Master of Arts in Islamic Studies and the Master of Public Health. Applicants interested in this concurrent program should separately contact the Islamic Studies Program and the Student Affairs Office in the School of Public Health.

Ph.D.: A master's degree from a program with requirements equivalent to those of the M.A. at UCLA is required. Advanced-level proficiency in Arabic is also required for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Applicants who have any deficiencies in these prerequisites, will be considered for admission on a provisional basis for one to three quarters. If admitted on a provisional basis, these students must satisfy the prerequisite requirements by taking the appropriate courses. Courses taken to satisfy prerequisite requirements may not be applied toward a graduate degree in the program.