European Institute Of Human Sciences

The primary aim of the European Institute of Human Sciences is to create a greater awareness of the authentic and balanced teachings of Islam amongst the Muslim community of Europe and beyond, through the provision and development of high quality educational programmes.

The Institute aims to create a highly motivated and dynamic Muslim community, which seeks to engage with the modern world, whilst strongly retaining its religious and cultural roots. The Institute thus seeks to contribute to the development and preservation of the identity of the Muslim community of Europe by making available a rigorous and stimulating Islamic education.

In order to achieve this, and to connect the European Muslim community with its vibrant religious heritage, the European Institute of Human Sciences delivers the vast majority of its courses through the medium of Arabic, the language of the Qu’ran and classical Muslim scholarship in combination with a modern forward-looking approach.

Key Operational Objectives

• Establishment of a professional and committed teaching and administrative team
• Development of sound and academically challenging educational programs
• Development of flexible course programs to meet the needs of modern students
• Continuous and innovative improvement in academic and administrative procedures
• Co-operation with the wider Muslim community and other relevant outside organisations
• Acquisition of British University accreditation for relevant courses
• Establishment of a strong academic community
• Provision of regular lectures, study seminars and short courses on various Islamic topics

In line with the teachings of Islam, the European Institute of Human Sciences is fully committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. The Institute welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of race, gender, ethnic group, disability or religious belief.

The Institute opposes all forms of discrimination and bases its admissions policy solely upon willingness to learn, academic ability and personal character.

Structured Education

The Institute’s courses follow a modular system wherein each course is given a particular credit rating and level. Usually, a module that involves 3 hours teaching time per week counts for 20 credits, whilst a module that involves 2 hours per week counts for 10. The level of a particular course indicates its difficulty and is usually (though not always) determined by the year in which it is taken. For example, Level One courses are usually taken in the first year, Level Two in the second year and Level Three in the third year.

The overall level of your qualification depends upon the knowledge, awareness and understanding you demonstrate against a set of educational criteria. Therefore, the more effort you put into your studies the higher grade you will (usually) achieve. The Institute recognises that its students are its greatest resource and earnestly strives to help its students to achieve the highest grades possible. As a part of this, the Institute is currently developing a comprehensive system of study support.

Examinations

Exams are the Institute’s primary method of assessment. There are two sets of exams during each academic year, one at the end of the Semester One and the other at the end of Semester Two. Our exams are usually of two hours duration each.

Coursework

Coursework forms our second major form of assessment and students are expected to produce extended academic essays. For students whose command of the English Language is weak, we offer regular weekly classes that cover the full range of linguistic skills. Students are assessed on their strength of argument, understanding of the subject and awareness of different opinions, use of sources and academic presentation. All of our language courses incorporate elements of continuous assessment. This usually takes the form of presentations, regular written and oral examinations and a variety of assignments.