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MA Ägyptologie (Egyptology) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme building on the bachelor's degree, deepening knowledge of Egyptian language, culture and archaeology. Students set individual research and study priorities, with practical application in reading and epigraphy courses and possibly on excavations.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Ägyptologisches Institut  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Languages, history and culture of pre-Islamic ancient Egypt, covering Egypt, northern Sudan and the Levant from about 5000 BC to about 700 AD.

Career pathways

Prepares mainly for doctoral study and an academic career in research and teaching, with options outside academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in Egyptology or in the Leipzig bachelor's programme Archaeology, Languages and History of Early Cultures with an Egyptology focus (at least 25 credit points of Middle Egyptian, the Egyptology final module and a relevant bachelor's thesis); Middle Egyptian at reading level; English B1; French A1 by the start of the third semester. The institute checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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