MA Egyptology at Heidelberg University

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: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree major subject Egyptology consists of the areas “Script and Language” and “Religion, Archaeology, History, Literature, Methodology” as well as the area of specialisation and the advanced modules: In the advanced modules focussing on script and language, students will learn the Coptic language and will consolidate their knowledge of the hieroglyphic and hieratic scripts as well of the Egyptian language levels in the context of reading courses.

Career pathways

to use their minor to facilitate a specialisation as required by their individual career goals.

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