UCAS code V410
Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt with one of the largest groupings of research active Egyptologists in the UK.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of Ancient Egypt’s archaeology, art, religion, history and society through the acquisition of key interpretive skills. This programme provides training in the Ancient Egyptian language from elementary to advanced level, giving you access to original hieroglyphic and Coptic writings and inscriptions. Our experts will bring their excavations and projects to the classroom, giving you privileged access to cutting-edge research.
You will be introduced both to the language (writing, grammar and texts) and the archaeology and history of Ancient Egypt, as well as to basic methods of archaeology. You will progress to study the language and texts of various periods, as well as Egyptian art, religion, history, and society. Final year students will have the opportunity to engage in independent Egyptological research.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Students will be introduced to the language (writing, grammar and texts) and to the archaeology, history and culture of Ancient Egypt.
Students take 45 credits of required modules and 15 credits of optional modules in each semester. Both optional modules must belong to the same pathway (either ‘archaeology’, or ‘ancient history’ or ‘classical studies’).
Students may take up to 15 credits of optional cognate modules outside of their degree programme with prior permission of the subject lead.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
You will progress to study the language and texts of different time periods (including Coptic as an option), as well as Egyptian art, religion, history, and society.
In Semester 1, students take 60 credits of required modules. In semester 2, students take 45 credits of required modules and 15 credits of optional modules.
CLAH222 is subject to a suitable placement being sourced. Students cannot register directly for this module.
CLAH263 includes a five-day research and learning experience in Rome. For further details please contact the Module Convenor.
Students may take up to 15 credits of optional cognate modules outside of their degree programme with prior permission of the subject lead.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In the final year, you will study more specialised aspects of language and literature as well as further options in Egyptian material culture. Provision is also made for engaging in independent research in an Egyptological topic.
Students take 45 credits of required modules and 15 credits of optional modules in each semester.
ALGY450 is a ‘year-long’ module and represents 15 credits in each semester.
Students may take up to 15 credits of optional cognate modules outside of their degree programme with prior permission of the subject lead.
Students may only take ALGY288 or ALGY386 in their final year if they have not taken them before.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| SETTLEMENT ARCHAEOLOGY IN EGYPT (ALGY376) | 15 |
| ADVANCED EGYPTIAN TEXTS (ALGY373) | 15 |
| SOCIAL LIFE IN EGYPT (ALGY377) | 15 |
| LATE EGYPTIAN (ALGY374) | 15 |
| DISSERTATION (ALGY450) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Egyptology, being the study of a specific human culture, shares approaches with many core subjects in the Faculty. As a result, studying 50% Egyptology would work particularly well with a large number of other programmes both ancient (eg archaeology, classics and ancient history) and more modern (eg english, sociology, history, languages or politics).
Modules are delivered by a mixture of lectures and seminars in year one, in year two the lecture element within modules is complemented by student led seminars. Finally, in year three, most modules are delivered by a short series of lectures with a focus on student-led seminars thereafter. Self-directed study is also expected through the course reading list and conducting research for your essays and projects. Academic staff area regularly available via their office hours for one-to-one feedback and support. Course material is available 24-hours a day on Canvas, our online learning platform, and study support is available from our dedicated student services team.
Egyptology is assessed in a variety of ways.
Examination: learning outcomes are demonstrated in student performance through preparation for and the sitting of an examination. Such examinations may cover essay-based work (usually by selection of a set number of questions), source analysis (usually by selection of questions or a commentary on an ancient source) or language work (mostly translation and commentary of set passages).
Assessed coursework, including essays, commentaries, posters, and projects: learning outcomes are demonstrated in student performance through the preparation and delivery of a piece of work as an act of self-directed learning with full access to all the relevant learning and research tools and supports.
Portfolio: a critical summary of seminars presented by students reflecting on the material discussed in seminars and subsequently researched and presented as a discussion of the topic or theme.
Class tests, primarily in language modules: learning outcomes are demonstrated with regards to understanding, analysing and applying structures and concepts of grammar and syntax.
Oral presentations: modules assess presentation skills and several modules require the use of Microsoft PowerPoint.
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The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology is part of the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures. Teaching takes place across campus, including in specialist facilities in the Central Teaching Hub and Garstang Museum of Archaeology.
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