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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    DEC

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The University of Liverpool has pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than 120 years. The University established the first centre in the UK dedicated to studying the methods and practices of Egyptology and archaeology and continues to enjoy an international reputation for teaching and research excellence in these subject areas.IntroductionEgyptological research at Liverpool covers a comprehensive range of the topics studied within the discipline of Egyptology, in one of the largest hubs for the academic study of the human past in the UK.Our publications on the material culture, language, literature and documentary texts of ancient Egypt, as well as the social history and archaeology, are at the forefront of research in these fields. Our graduates hold academic and museum posts worldwide.Alongside our interdisciplinary research, training is available in a wide range of ancient languages, including Egyptian (Middle and Late), Coptic, Greek, Latin, Sumerian and Akkadian.Research topicsWe particularly welcome research proposals that involve:The collection, analysis and interpretation of primary source materialsThe excavation and recording of archaeological sitesThe study of all categories of material cultureThe study of the ancient Egyptian language and its texts (hieroglyphic, cursive hieratic texts or Coptic)The recreation of ancient Egyptian society in all its aspects.We also welcome interdisciplinary projects focusing on relations between Egypt and the Near East, and Graeco-Roman Egypt.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,600per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    146 71%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    9th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    14th

    8

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