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World Sikh University, London (International School of Sikh Studies)

• The first Sikh University ever established in Europe .
• Practical experience to broaden your horizons .
• Flexible courses, offering you the ability to acquire credit accumulation .
• Support and advice from both University tutors and renowned Professors .
• Establishing and developing links with Religious Institutions, hence enabling you to develop a greater understanding of other World religions .
• The ISSSL is registered with ASIC, the Accreditation no. AS86728/0908; ISSSL is also on DIUS (Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills) register as Education and Training provider.


Academic Programs
Master of Arts (M.A. Hons)
Comparative Study of World Religions: Specialising in Sikh Studies.
Entry Requirements:
• B.A. (Hons) degree from the World Sikh University London, or...
• A good honours degree from any other approved University/College, or.
• All other international qualifications equivalent to the above, as specified by the British Council.
• GCSE passes in English and Panjabi (or passes in the World Sikh University's English and Panjabi tests).

Note: A pass in the Foundation Course of 10 weeks, based on an introductory study of the major World Religions, is a prerequisite for a direct entry into the M.A. course offered by the University.

Important: The Admissions Officer will adopt a flexible approach towards potential admissions whose application constitute an exceptional case, especially for those over the age of twenty-one years. The main criteria here is to recruit with integrity, in other words, when the applicant is likely to succeed upon the course.

Duration: 18 months
Fees:
Tuition fees: £ 4500
Registration fees: £300

Important:
Annual fees for the courses are payable at the time of enrolment. All fees are for one academic session, and not refundable. The fees include the costs of the teaching and internal examinations. The fees do not, however, cover the cost of books, stationery, handouts or the cost of external examinations.

Course Overview:
M.A: Comparative studies in World religions: Specialising in Sikh studies.
Foundation Course: Before beginning your M.A. degree you will be required to complete a 10 week Foundation course.
 

 

First Semester
22 weeks
Input hours: Full time course 20 hours per week
Part-time course 10 hours per week

  Module No. No. of Weeks: 22 Module Name
       
  101T 6 Introduction to Sikh Religion
  102F 4 The history of Punjab form Aryan civilization to present day.
  103D 8 Introductory Studies of Guru Granth Sahib
  104F 4 Introductory Studies of one other world Scripture
       
  M.A. Semester I (MCQs)   MCQ 1 to 6 Sikhism
MCQ MA102F paper 1 to 6
MCQ MA103D paper 1 to 8
MCQ MA104HH paper 1 to 2
MCQ MA104HI paper 1
       
  M.A. Semester I (Tutorials)   Tutorial Bhagvad Gita
Tutorial Guru Granth Sahib
Tutorial Guru Granth Sahib
Tutorial History of Punjab
Tutorial Holy Qoran
Tutorial Sikhism
       
 

Second Semester :30 weeks
22 teaching weeks and a research period of about 8 weeks for the project
Input hours: Full time course 20 hours per week
Part-time course 10 hours per week

       
 

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
A study of three years (full time) following M.A. degree or five years following B.A. degree, under the guidance of two world renowned scholars on a topic approved by the University Board of Studies.
Time Input: Full time: 20 hours per week
Part-time: 10 hours per week


   
 

Important: Annual fees for the courses are payable at the time of enrolment. All fees are for one academic session, and not refundable. The fees include the costs of the teaching and internal examinations. The fees do not, however, cover the cost of books, stationery, handouts or the cost of external examinations