UGCert Egyptology at University of Manchester

Year of entry: 2027. Gain a general knowledge of the history and civilisation of ancient Egypt from circa 3100 BCE to the Arab Conquest. Find out how to use source materials in libraries and museum collections and translate simple hieroglyphic texts.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Certificate in Egyptology consists of 120 credits, 40 for each of Years 1, 2 and 3. An online informal pre-course unit will enable you to familiarise yourself with online learning and develop appropriate skills for self-directed study. Year 1 compulsory units include Pre Hyksos Egypt, Dynasty 18, Post Amarna Egypt.

Career pathways

Our egyptology courses involve the development of strong transferable skills, encouraging students to think logically to interpret and analyse information and data. Gaining an understanding of a different culture is also key.

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