A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is 120 credits in Egyptology including 30 credits in Egyptian languages.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.
Ancient Egypt is perhaps the world's best-known example of a complex society in the past. The area is studied with a focus on the roles played by gods and humans, accessible through texts, art and archaeology during more than three millennia. Through this Master's programme in Egyptology, you will learn how to combine different types of sources, methods and perspectives to better understand the lives of the people in this fascinating early culture. This programme is for anyone interested in combining texts, art and material remains in the exploration of Ancient Egypt. You will learn how a scholar works in this field by studying a fascinating set of sources. You will be trained in identifying problems and suggesting possible solutions from a fragmentary record by analysing and combining different types of evidence. In this programme, language and text studies are combined with history, art and archaeology. The programme entails a solid foundation for PhD studies in Egyptology at universities across the world. It also prepares you for a career that involves aspects of cultural heritage management or administrative roles. The courses are normally comprised of seminars that sharpen your skills in oral presentations and communication. Academic writing is practised continuously, prepar