Uppsala University

Overview

The Master’s program in Egyptology at Uppsala University provides an in-depth exploration of ancient Egyptian texts, material culture, and historical contexts. Designed to enhance your research and academic writing abilities, this program prepares you for advanced studies or careers in cultural heritage and related fields.

• Level: Master’s (MA)
• Focus: Egyptian language and texts, archaeology, religion, and social history
• Learning format: University-based study featuring seminars and supervised coursework
• Language of instruction: English
• Application: Submit applications through Uppsala University’s application portal

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes advanced learning through coursework and seminars. You will engage with Egyptian language and texts while gaining insights into the historical, religious, and archaeological aspects of ancient Egypt, all while honing your research and academic writing skills.

Core courses may include:

• Egyptian Social History
• Archaeology of Egypt
• Advanced Earlier Egyptian Texts
• Religion in Ancient Egypt
• Egyptian Social History: Architecture in Context

Research and academic writing components:

• Participate in seminars that enhance oral presentation and scholarly discussion skills.
• Complete written assignments focused on developing academic argumentation and proper referencing techniques.
• Engage in independent study and guided research aligned with Egyptological methodologies.

Capstone / thesis: Please verify if the program includes a master's thesis and any associated credit requirements.

Entry requirements

Currently, there are no specified GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Egyptology program are well-equipped to pursue various career paths in academia, cultural heritage management, museums, and archaeological research. The skills gained through this program also enable graduates to contribute to the preservation and understanding of ancient cultures on a global scale.