PhD / MPhil Egyptology at University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool has pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than 120 years. The University established the first centre in the UK dedicated to studying the methods and practices of Egyptology and archaeology and continues to enjoy an international reputation for teaching and research excellence in these subject areas. Egyptological research at Liverpool covers a comprehensive range of the topics studied within the discipline of Egyptology, in one of the largest hubs for the academic study of the human past in the UK.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 2-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: Year round  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include The collection, analysis and interpretation of primary source materials; The excavation and recording of archaeological sites; The study of all categories of material culture; The study of the ancient Egyptian language and its texts (hieroglyphic, cursive hieratic texts or Coptic); The recreation of ancient Egyptian society in all its aspects; Fieldwork and material culture studies; Excavation, finds processing and landscape studies, including relations with the desert margins; Ancient Egyptian technology; Settlement archaeology; Museum-based studies.

Career pathways

Our graduates from the Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology have been employed in academic roles in institutions such as the University of Liverpool, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, University of Sadat City, and Leiden University.

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