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Egyptology, MA by Research

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN-25, APR-25, JUL-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

An MA by Research in Egyptology enables you to undertake a research project led by your own passions and interests.

Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an isolated culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research in form of a PhD.

You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject area. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).

Your thesis may relate to ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, religion, languages encompassing all stages of Egyptian language including demotic and hieroglyphic Graeco-Roman temple texts, literature, and culture, including the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.

Working at an elite academic level, you will be introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques shaping the study of Egyptology.

This programme develops research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Egyptology, and you are supported by a range of skills and training programmes available on campus.

A number of research groups also offer focus and community for staff and postgraduates:


• Interpreting Egypt’s Past in Wales and the World (InEPWW)

• The Centre for Research into Gender and Culture in Society (GENCAS)

A unique and valuable resource is our Egypt Centre, adjacent to the College of Arts and Humanities on the Park Campus.

You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Egyptology, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the College of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate conference.

Programme Summary

This MA by Research in Egyptology at Swansea will enable you to undertake a research project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can enable a future career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 40,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support.

Programme Aims

This Masters programme will provide students with:

  1. The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
  2. Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  3. Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.

Assessment

Students for the Masters by Research in Egyptology are examined in two parts.

The first part is a thesis which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The word limit is 40,000 for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements or the bibliography and index.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 25 5

    38th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    17th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    4th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    126 62%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    58th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    24th

    25

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