Graduate Studies

The Institute of Ismaili Studies currently offers two graduate programmes which attract students from world-wide Ismaili communities: the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH) and the Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP).  The IIS also offers a Doctoral Scholarship Programme and other preparatory programmes for current and prospective students in different parts of the world. Please contact admissions@iis.ac.uk for any queries.
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Applications Closed

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  • 27 Sep 2023
  • Aga Khan Centre, London
  • STEP

Secondary Teacher Education Programme

The Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) is for practising and prospective teachers wishing to embark on a career in teaching within the wider Aga Khan network of institutions, with a particular focus on teaching the Institute of Ismaili Studies’ Secondary Curriculum at the Ismaili Religious Education Centres (RECs) to students aged 11-16.

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Applications Open

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  • 19 Aug 2024
  • London
  • GPISH

The Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities

The Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH) encourages a perspective which is not confined to the theological and religious heritage of Islam, but seeks to explore the relationship of religious ideas to broader dimensions of society and culture.

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