Overview
Egyptology - Coptology from The American University in Cairo provides students with preparation for diverse careers and focus areas, becoming an expert in your chosen field.
Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in this program will:
- Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to explore and preserve ancient Egyptian history.
- Leverage AUC's superb library collections to perform in-depth Egyptological research.
- Enjoy unmatched access to historic sites, excavations and museums.
- Gain a deep understanding of the language, archaeology, political and cultural history, art, architecture, religion, social structure and economy of ancient Egypt.
- Address the questions that continue to confront humankind: the changing environment, acquisition of food and raw materials, the rise and fall of political entities and our own mortality and afterlife.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Method and Theory: Archaeological and Historical
- Research Seminar: Research Design and Writing
- Material Culture: Looking at Artifacts in Context
- Site Analysis
- Field Work
- Culture and Society of Ancient Egypt
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cairo, Egypt
Disciplines
Ancient HistoryWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants seeking admission to the graduate program should have an undergraduate degree of high standing (3.0 equivalent to a B or higher), and pass the Egyptology Unit’s English language proficiency test (if deemed necessary).
- Applicants for graduate study must have an accredited Bachelor’s degree with an academic record at a level sufficient to qualify for full or provisional admission.
- An online application for graduate studies
- Online payment of the application fee
- A statement of purpose
- CV
- At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background
- Official academic records
- Satisfactory English language proficiency test results
- Graduate students may be asked to demonstrate minimum competency in the use of computers and academic libraries as they relate to graduate study and research
- One recent passport size photograph (a clear electronic copy)
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents11025 USD / year≈ 11025 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8955 USD / year≈ 8955 USD / year
Living costs
Cairo
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Funding
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