Flexible Online Learning | Individual Modules from £99
Develop specialist knowledge, explore new areas of interest and enhance your professional skills with flexible individual modules from Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, deepen your understanding of a particular subject or work towards a recognised qualification, our individual modules offer an accessible way to continue your education without immediately committing to a full diploma.
Explore subjects across ethical finance, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, Islamic studies, family law and community practice.
We believe that continuing education should be accessible, flexible and relevant to your goals.
Our individual module offering allows you to focus on the subjects that interest you most, developing your knowledge and skills at a pace that suits your personal and professional commitments.
Browse the subjects below to discover what you could study. Select any module to explore a brief overview.
Explore the relationship between ethics, economic systems and financial decision-making. Examine how moral values, social responsibility and ethical considerations influence economic activity and financial practices.
Examine economic and financial activity through the principles of Islamic moral economy. Explore the relationship between Islamic ethical values, financial systems and approaches to economic justice.
Develop an understanding of Islamic banking and insurance principles, including their practical application within financial institutions and the wider financial sector.
Explore accounting and auditing practices within Islamic financial institutions, considering the principles, governance requirements and ethical frameworks that inform financial reporting and accountability.
Examine approaches to identifying, assessing and managing financial risk within Islamic banking and financial institutions, considering the particular structures and principles of Islamic finance.
Explore the development of financial products and services within Islamic finance, considering innovation, product design and the practical challenges of bringing new financial solutions to market.
Discover different approaches to raising finance through Islamic financial structures and institutions, examining how funding models operate within Islamic finance principles.
Explore alternative and ethical approaches to accessing finance, considering financial institutions, funding structures and the role of responsible financial practices.
Explore the principles and practical applications of entrepreneurship, from identifying business opportunities to developing and evaluating entrepreneurial ideas.
Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with small business growth, including the factors that influence development, sustainability and effective business management.
Develop an understanding of management across different cultural environments, exploring how cultural perspectives influence leadership, communication and organisational practices.
Explore contemporary debates surrounding sustainable development and examine the role of public policy, institutions and global development priorities.
Examine the relationship between governance, democratic participation and sustainable development, considering how institutions and decision-making processes influence social and economic outcomes.
Explore the role of civic organisations, institutions and communities in supporting sustainable development and addressing contemporary social challenges.
Examine the formulation and implementation of development policies, considering how theoretical approaches translate into practical strategies and programmes.
Explore the ethical dimensions of sustainability, examining how moral principles, social responsibility and environmental considerations inform decision-making.
Explore the foundations, development and scholarly approaches associated with the Quran and Sunnah, including their significance within Islamic thought and practice.
Develop an understanding of Islamic jurisprudence, including the principles, sources and methodological approaches used in the interpretation and application of Islamic law.
Examine Islamic legal reasoning through the objectives of Shariah, exploring how legal principles and their underlying purposes inform contemporary Islamic jurisprudence.
Explore the relationship between Islam and modernity, examining contemporary religious, political and social debates affecting Muslim communities.
Examine major developments in Muslim history and civilisation, exploring their historical, intellectual, social and cultural significance.
Explore key philosophical and theological ideas within Islamic intellectual traditions, examining major debates, schools of thought and their continuing relevance.
Examine historical and contemporary discussions of gender and sexuality within Islamic thought, law and society, considering different scholarly perspectives.
Explore the principles and practices of Muslim family law, including marriage, divorce and family relationships, with consideration of their application in contemporary legal and social contexts.
Examine the principles governing inheritance within Islamic law, including succession, entitlement and the distribution of estates.
Explore children’s rights through comparative legal perspectives, examining their treatment under common law, Islamic law and international conventions.
Examine approaches to estate planning and family endowments within Islamic legal traditions, including the purpose and practical considerations of Waqf Ahli.
Explore the theological, historical and theoretical foundations of Muslim chaplaincy, including its role in providing spiritual and pastoral support.
Examine approaches to pastoral care, health and healing, considering the interaction between spiritual wellbeing, religious understanding and practical support.
Explore ethical questions arising within medical practice and healthcare, considering Islamic moral and legal perspectives on contemporary healthcare challenges.
Examine traditions of Islamic spirituality and mysticism, exploring their historical development, central concepts and significance within Muslim religious life.
Explore counselling and psychotherapy through Islamic perspectives, considering theoretical approaches and their relevance to emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.
Develop an understanding of research methods, academic enquiry and project development, including the skills involved in planning, conducting and presenting independent research.
Learn for Knowledge — £99
Interested in a subject but not looking for formal academic credits?
Our knowledge-based learning option provides an accessible way to explore a specialist topic and develop your understanding without undertaking the additional assessment required for academic credit.
Ideal for: Personal development, professional knowledge and continuing education.
Learn for Academic Credits — Additional £150
For students seeking formal academic recognition, an assessed study route may be available.
Where approved, students can complete the required assessment to work towards SCQF Level 11 credits. The total indicative fee is £249 per module.
Ideal for: Learners seeking assessed academic achievement or potential progression towards a diploma qualification.
Credit availability, assessment requirements and eligibility vary by module and are subject to College confirmation.
Study Individual Modules. Build Towards Your Qualification.
You may not be ready to undertake a complete diploma programme, but that doesn’t mean you need to put your education on hold.
Our individual module pathway is designed to offer a more flexible approach to specialist learning.
1. Explore Your Options
Browse the available modules and choose a subject aligned with your interests or professional goals.
2. Select Your Study Route
Study for knowledge or choose the assessed academic credit route where available.
3. Develop Your Expertise
Complete your learning and, where applicable, successfully undertake the required academic assessment.
4. Explore Further Qualifications
Eligible assessed credits may contribute towards a relevant ALM diploma, subject to the College’s academic and progression requirements.
The individual module offering is intended to allow students to study selected subjects without enrolling on a complete diploma programme. Availability should be confirmed with Admissions.
No. Eligible individual modules can be studied independently, subject to the relevant enrolment requirements.
The £99 route focuses on developing subject knowledge without academic credits. The £249 route includes an additional assessment component through which eligible students may earn academic credits on successful completion.
Potentially. Successfully completed, assessed credit-bearing modules may contribute towards an eligible diploma, subject to academic regulations and approval. The knowledge-only option does not itself award academic credits.
Online study is central to the proposed individual module offering. Delivery arrangements and availability should be confirmed for each module.
Contact the College’s Admissions team to discuss available modules, entry requirements, study routes and enrolment arrangements.
Whether you’re exploring a new subject, developing professional expertise or planning your academic future, Al-Maktoum College can help you find a suitable learning pathway.
Explore individual modules and discover where your learning could take you.
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