PhD Egyptology at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PhD in Egyptology is a research degree in which students conduct original research making a significant contribution to Egyptology, with access to the Egypt Centre adjacent to the School of Culture and Communication.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication | Department: Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words for the PhD or 60,000 words for the MPhil, followed by a viva. Research covers ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, religion, languages (including demotic and hieroglyphic and Graeco-Roman temple texts), literature and culture, including the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, within groups such as InEPWW and GENCAS.

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Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) and a master's degree with a minimum overall grade of Merit. Applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) and no master's degree are considered individually. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also take into account the standard of the research synopsis or proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, year 1; rate for an October start in the year shown Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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