Master of Arts with a specialisation in Egyptology
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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.
Postgraduate study of Egyptology covers all aspects of Egyptian civilisation including: funerary beliefs and practice; the Akkadian language; hieroglyphics; socio-political developments in the Pre- and Early Dynastic period as well as Old, Middle and New Kingdoms; religious thought in Egypt; Egyptian architecture and art including wall paintings and reliefs and Egyptian archaeology
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
This program provides a concentrated study in Egyptology, including technical and research training, for 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
The Egyptology postgraduate program requires some previous study in this discipline, including study of Hieroglyphs for those who wish to take language units (for further details see the individual unit descriptions online).
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 | 24cp from | AHPG811 | Archaeological Practice | ||
| AHPG814 | Ancient Egyptian Architecture | ||||
| AHPG816 | Archaeological Field Visit | ||||
| AHPG841 | Egyptian Funerary Beliefs | ||||
| AHPG843 | Advanced Study in Near Eastern Languages | ||||
| AHPG862 - AHPG885 | |||||
| AHPG903 | Studies in Egyptian Religion | 24 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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