Master of Arts with a specialisation in Coptic Studies
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
Coptology, the study of the Coptic language, the history, literature, and culture of Egypt in the first millennium C.E., and the Egyptian church, lies at the intersection of Egyptology, Graeco-Roman history, biblical studies, and late Antiquity, in all of which Macquarie has recognized teaching and research strengths.
Key features
- The program studies the Coptic language and various aspects of Coptic civilisation, with an emphasis on the 4th to 9th centuries when Egyptian culture was predominantly Christian.
- The degree can be completed entirely online, and is thus open it to both Australian and international students.
- This program can also be undertaken as a postgraduate certificate.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
This program provides concentrated study in Coptic studies – including technical and research training – for those who wish to gain further qualifications in this area, including those who may wish to qualify for entry to a research degree in the subject.
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Entry into the program requires some previous study in the areas of Ancient History, Classics, Biblical Studies, or Egyptology. The study of the Coptic language within the program requires prior completion of 2 units (1 year or equivalent) of Coptic. See the individual unit descriptions online for further details.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 16cp from | AHPG849 | Voices from Coptic Egypt | ||
| AHPG855 | The Art and Archaeology of Coptic Monasticism | ||||
| AHPG856 | Egypt in the First Milennium CE | ||||
| AHPG857 | Monasticism in Egypt | ||||
| AHPG898 | Coptic Dialects | ||||
| AHPG899 | Advanced Coptic Texts | 16 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
