Diploma in Syariah Studies
Three and a half years. Twenty-eight subjects. The long road.
The academy's most advanced programme: a part-time diploma in the sciences of Islamic jurisprudence, for students who have already completed a certificate.
- Duration3.5 years28 subjects
- ScheduleSundays, 9:00am–3:00pm (Singapore time)
- DeliveryHybrid — on-site and live on Zoom
- Next intakeTo be announced
Practicalities
What it costs, and who it is for
No hidden figures, and no arithmetic required to work out what you owe this month.
Entry requirements
- 16 years of age or older
- Three GCE O-Level passes
- Able to understand and converse in English
- A certificate in Islamic studies from a recognised institution is preferred
62 Changi Road #03-02, Singapore 419713
The Diploma runs through a different route from the Certificate — a collaboration with International Islamic College Malaysia. We are confirming the exact terms of that route before publishing them.
Fees
What it costs, in full
- RegistrationOne-time
- S$200
- AdministrationOne-time
- S$50
- TuitionPer weekly session
- S$45
- Per moduleSix-week module, including examination
- S$270
The academy's terms are strict, and we would rather you knew now. Withdrawal or expulsion — whether before the programme commences or after the first 14 days — does not entitle you to a refund, and the academy may charge the full tuition. Please be confident of the commitment before you pay.
Certification
What you graduate with
Teachers on MUIS's register, a certificate organised with the IIUM Centre for Continuing Education, and a transcript with a mark for every subject — each stated exactly as the documents state it.
Every class is taught by ARS-certified asatizah
Every one of our teachers is certified under the Asatizah Recognition Scheme — the register of Islamic religious teachers maintained by MUIS, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. It is a regulated credential, and you can check it.
Organised with the IIUM Centre for Continuing Education
A Certificate of Completion, organised by the IIUM Centre for Continuing Education together with Al Misbah Academy, and signed by both.
It is a certificate of completed training, not a university degree, and not a government-regulated qualification. It does not by itself qualify you to give fatwā or hold a scholarly post.
You graduate with a real transcript
Not just a certificate. Graduates receive an academic transcript: a mark for every subject, an overall grade point average, and a letter grade on a published scale — signed by the academy and by the IIUM Centre for Continuing Education.
Enrolment
Five steps, and you know all of them now
Nothing about enrolling here should be a surprise. This is the whole process, including the deadline and the money.
Start your applicationApply
Fill in the application form. Nothing to upload, no documents needed yet — it takes a few minutes.
You are not committing to anything at this stage.
We send you a Letter of Offer
If your application is successful, the academy issues a Letter of Offer and a tuition statement.
The offer is valid for 20 days from the date it is issued.
Return both, signed
Send back the signed Letter of Offer and tuition statement, together with your supporting documents.
This is the point at which we need paperwork from you.
Pay to secure your place
S$420 before 17 October 2026. PayNow, bank transfer, cheque or cash.
Payment details come with your Letter of Offer — never by email from the website.
Classes begin
Saturday 24 October 2026, 2:00pm. On-site at 62 Changi Road, or live on Zoom.
Every session is recorded, so a missed Saturday is not a lost one.
Questions
The things people actually ask
Every session is recorded and made available to you, so a missed Saturday is not a lost one. That said, attendance is capped at a 75% minimum requirement — the recordings are there to help you catch up, not to replace being in the room.