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Egyptology
UCAS code V410
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
Immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt with one of the largest groupings of research active Egyptologists in the UK.
Introduction
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.
What you'll learn
- The history of Ancient Egypt (from the Predynastic Period to Egypt under Roman rule)
- The various stages of the Egyptian language (hieroglyphs of the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and Coptic)
- The writings of Ancient Egypt (both documentary and literary)
- The archaeology of Ancient Egypt (its sites, monuments, and artefacts)
- The society and culture of Ancient Egypt (including daily life, technology, art, funerary beliefs and religion)
- A critical understanding of methodology, integrating textual and archaeological data to study of the history, society, culture and religion of Ancient Egypt
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
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.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
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.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
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.
Modules
| 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.
Combined degree
Choosing this subject as a combined degree
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).
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
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.
How you're assessed
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.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BCC |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DMM. |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Diploma MM plus B at A level; BTEC National Extended Certificate M plus BC at A level |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
C in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BC at A level |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide. Choose to spend a year at XJTLU in China or a year or semester at an institution of your choice.
Year in China
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
- Learn Chinese
- Study in a bustling world heritage city
- Improve employment prospects
- Study Chinese culture
- 30 minutes from Shanghai
- Learn new skills
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Semester abroad
Take a semester of your second year of study at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Combine this subject
With a combined degree, you can study two subjects as part of the same degree programme.
- Choose from 30 subjects and over 300 combinations
- Choose joint or major minor subjects
- Adjust the weight of your subjects at the end of your first year
- Same number of credits as single honours students
- Same classes as single honours students
- Appeal to a wide range of employers
Explore combined degrees for Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology courses
Your experience
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.
Explore where you'll study
Egyptology and Ancient History student Tristan shares his experience
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
Why Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at University of Liverpool?
- Fantastic on-campus facilities such as the Garstang Museum with its outstanding archaeological collections and GIS suite for archaeological drawing
- Our extensive laboratories used for conservation, lithics, geomagnetism, stable isotope, trace elements, finds processing and sample preparation
- An enviable library which has been built up since the Ancient World and Archaeology has been studied at Liverpool since the 1880s
- Opportunities to learn ancient languages such as Greek, Latin, Akkadian, Sumerian, Egyptian and Coptic
- Archaeological projects based internationally, in Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, as well as in the British Isles
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Careers and employability
Students who graduate from Egyptology are equipped with a diverse set of skills required for employment, or advanced study in Egyptology or related disciplines.
In addition to the subject-specific career pathways, graduates have also gone on to careers in a range of public service and private industry, including:
- The police
- Science journalism
- Financial services.
Recent employers include:
- The National Trust
- English Heritage
- Civil Service
- Archaeology South East
- Police Service
- Apple.
Many past students have progressed through doctoral studies.