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Choose early birdJanuary 2027 · On campus in Bradford
Diploma in
Islamic Studies.
Year 3.
Builds on Years 1 and 2, with Qur’anic exegesis, hadith methodology, higher aqidah and Islamic history.
Open to men and women · Continuing diploma study
Make learning part of your life
Take your learning further.
Two hours each week. Knowledge to carry into everyday life.
Who is this year for?
For men and women who have studied the Year 2 Diploma. If your previous study followed a different route, contact BMC before booking to discuss suitability.
How you’ll study
One academic year · three 12-week terms. Your course includes course notes and resources, lesson recordings through the student portal, and no compulsory exams or homework.
This is the on-campus programme. For online study, see our sister organisation, British Muslim College.
Explore online studyThe Year 3 syllabus
Six modules.
A deeper understanding.
Explore what you’ll study and who will teach you. Module order and teaching arrangements may change.
01Hadith Methodology
Study the Bayquniyyah poem, exploring hadith terminology, chains of transmission and the classification of narrations.
Shaykh Abdul Hafeez Aziz02The 10 Promised Heaven
Study the lives of the ten companions of the Messenger ﷺ given glad tidings of Jannah.
Ustadh Ayaz Shahid03The Tafsir of Surah Ya-Sin
Study the meaning, message and commentary of Surah Ya-Sin through a guided exploration of the surah.
Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat04Ancient Prophets of Arabia
Explore the lives and messages of the ancient Prophets of Arabia through a focused course of study.
Ustadh Ayaz Shahid05Disciplining of the Soul
Study Imam Al-Ghazali’s work on the struggle against the ego, worldly distractions and the lower self.
Shaykh Sa’ad Al Attas06Al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya
Study Sunni doctrine through Al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya, written by the tenth-century Egyptian theologian and Hanafi jurist Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi.
Ustadh Usman GulzarHave a question about a module or the right year for you? contact the team .
Plan your year · 2027
Make room
in your diary.
Saturday classes, 6–8pm. Induction and welcome: 16 January 2027.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Breaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 16 January 2027 | 1 May 2027 | Includes a five-week break for Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr. |
| Term 2 | 22 May 2027 | 7 August 2027 | Followed by a three-week summer break in August. |
| Term 3 | 4 September 2027 | 4 December 2027 | Includes a two-week break for the BMC Umrah trip. |
Term ranges include scheduled breaks. Contact the course team for individual teaching dates before making travel or holiday arrangements.
The people behind your learning
Your Year 3 lecturers.
Choose how to pay
Clear options.
Your next step.
Compare the payment options for Year 3. Live ticket availability and the final booking total appear below.
Standard · Pay in full
£360
For the academic year
One full-course payment. Select the standard registration option on Ticket Tailor.
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£99 deposit
Then 12 monthly payments of £25
Total payable: £399. Select “Pay monthly registration” when you book.
View monthly planAny voluntary donation shown at checkout is separate from the course fees above.
Refund and deposit terms
Deposits are non-refundable. Course fees are refundable within 14 days of enrolment, with no refunds after the course starts. Read the booking terms at checkout. For questions about a refund, contact our course team.
Book your place · Year 3
Your next chapter
starts here.
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Your place
in the BMC Family.
Study with support. Stay for the people.
Explore student lifeResources for your studies
Your diploma includes detailed course notes, learning resources, a BMC bag and stationery.
Keep learning between lessons
Recordings let you revisit your course through the student portal.
A community beyond class
Student society activities, private socials, retreats and trips offer ways to connect. Individual activities can have separate costs and booking requirements.
Spaces to spend time
Salaam Coffee House and Soul Space bring coffee, conversation and games into college life. BMC Bonds has separate eligibility, preparation and membership requirements.
Before you book
A few useful answers.
Do I need previous study?
For men and women who have studied the Year 2 Diploma. If your previous study followed a different route, contact BMC before booking to discuss suitability.
Is this course online or on campus?
This booking is for on-campus learning at Al-Mustafa Centre, Young Street, Bradford BD8 9RE. British Muslim College has separate online study options.
Are there exams or homework?
There are no compulsory exams or homework.
Can I visit before deciding?
Book a free taster day to experience BMC and meet the team. Check available dates and registration details.
Find a taster dayWhat happens after I enrol?
Complete your booking on Ticket Tailor and follow BMC’s joining information. The team can help with induction, your room and student portal access.
Your next chapter