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PhD Egyptology at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Take advantage of world-class resources to explore your interests in Egyptology at postgraduate level. PhD Egyptology provides you with the opportunity to make a genuine scholarly contribution to the field, whether you choose to study full-time or part-time. Our Egyptology department offers access to a broad range of world-class resources, including the extensive Manchester Museum Ancient Egypt and Sudan Collection (comprising over 18,000 artifacts).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD Egyptology programmeoffersyou the chance to make a genuine scholarly contribution to the field throughyour thesis. You may undertake your PhD either full-time or part-time.

Career pathways

During your time on the programme, you will undertake a broad range of research and skills training to prepare you for a career in universities, museum or other parts of the heritage sector. Your supervisory team will help you explore and utilise opportunities for building up your CV through participation in staff research projects, fieldwork, museum exhibition work, contributing to public outreach and engagement, and publishing aspects of your...

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

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