MA Islamic Art and Cultures Programme Specification 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24

3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			MA Islamic Art and Cultures.
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			September 2023		Award type			MA
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10	What level is this qualification?			7		Length of programme			1 academic year
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			Full-time
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			n/a
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			History of Art
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18	Lead department			History of Art		Other contributing departments			English, History, Archaeology, Politics
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20	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			Campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
26	Access to collections and museums to be offered if relevant positions are available. Current provisional partners are Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Gulbenkian Foundation (Lisbon), British Museum, V&A, Sarikhani Collection (UK), David Collection (Copenhagen).
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	QAA resources: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code for guidance on design and delivery. The University's Frameworks for Programme Design for guidance on design, practical aspects, tools, approaches: Institutional and PGT Framework as well as Inclusive learning and PDLT resources.
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	No			Transfers out:	No
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	This programme will introduce students to the rich and diverse world of the material culture produced by or for Muslims around the world over the course of more than a millennium. Through a range of interdisciplinary approaches, this programme will provide students with the skills to pursue futher study of a wide range of aspects relating to the art and culture of the Islamic world, from the seventh century to today. A basic grounding in Arabic will be accompanied by a core interdisciplinary module that will present the wide range of approaches that can be taken to the vast area and chronological scope of the field. Students will be taught by leading figures in the field, and have access to both the library resources and a large global network of partner institutions with large collections of Islamic art. The broad interdisciplinary framework of the degree will be augmented by choosing three specialist modules that will give detailed understanding of specific areas and contexts. The dissertation will provide the opportunity to investigate a single aspect of the art and cultures of the Islamic world at an advanced level. Objectbased learning is embeded into the programme, through the use of a representative teaching collection to facilitate hands-on experience for students. The programme will give students a broad understanding of the material culture of the Islamic world from a wide range of times, places, and methodological perspectives. This programme is designed to further the University of York's goals of widening participation and decolonizing the curriculum, and introducing a diverse range of students to a range of non-western material and perspectives.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	Postgraduate Certificate: Islamic Art and Cultures.			Exit award only	Develop an understanding of the general concepts and some specific case studies related to the study of the arts and culture of the Islamic world, and some of the main scholarly approaches to the material.			Core module and at least 2 relevant 20 credit option modules (60 credits minimum).
66	Postgraduate Diploma: Islamic Art and Cultures.			Exit award only	Develop a sophisticated understanding of the general concepts and some specific case studies related to the study of the arts and culture of the Islamic world, and some of the main scholarly approaches to the material. Prepare a detailed independant research proposal, but not submit the final dissertation.			Core module, Arabic (or skills module) 3 relevant 20 credit option modules and first 20 credits of dissertation (120 credits).
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68	Programme Learning Outcomes
69	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
70	1	identify and analyse a wide range of objects produced and used across the Islamic world (Knowledge of the Field).
71	2	show an understanding of the content, and how to critically evaluate the changing scholarship in the field (Critical Reading).
72	3	demonstrate abilites to engage with a wide range of different disciplinary approaches to the study of the art and cultures of the Islamic world (Research).
73	4	demonstrate an ability to read classical Arabic to a basic level and identify key passages and phrases on monuments and in manuscripts (Language).
74	5	show a variety of assessments that demonstrate a specialist knowledge in a range of different aspects of the history and cultures of the Islamic world (Understanding).
75	6	demonstrate their ability to formulate and complete a piece of independent original research and synthsise complex arguments (Employability).
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77	Diverse entry routes
78	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
79	Non-conventional entry and wider levels of participation, especially from BAME students, are at the core of what this progamme is designed for. Language ability, prior related experience or the provision of proof of relevant levels of academic writing skills would all be possible additional routes for entry. In order to support applicants from a range of diverse entry routes, as well as mature learners and oversees students, additional research and writing skills support is available. Further skills training from within the History of Art is also available. This programme is designed to further the University of York's goals of widening participation and decolonizing the curriculum, and introducing a diverse range of students to a range of non-western material and perspectives.
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88	Inclusion
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90	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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92	Employability
93	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
94	Graduates will be equiped with the necessary skills to work in a wide range of galleries, museums, art dealers and auction houses as result of the experience this programme offers. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will give graduates a diverse set of research and comprehension skills. The skills associated with navigating unfamilar regions and concepts, along with the research skills developed while writing the dissertation, will allow them to be employed in a wide range of research analyst roles. The programme will include exercises to identify skills within the curriculum that are useful in non-academic contexts, and there will also be talks by industry professionals integrated into the programme.
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