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BA Egyptology (25% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Egyptology is the study of ancient Egyptian civilisation in all of its aspects. The time span covered comprises approximately 5,500 years, beginning in prehistory in the fifth millenium B.C.E. and ending with the Arab conquest of Egypt in 641 C.E. The geographical region to be examined consists of the Lower Nile Valley and its neighbouring regions.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute for Egyptology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme is divided into the areas “Script and Language” and “Religion, Archaeology, History, Literature, Methodology”. Each of these areas includes an introductory and a basic module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with no admission restrictions. Language of instruction: German.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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