MPhil in Egyptology at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A full-time MPhil offering advanced study of ancient Egyptian languages, culture and history with a strong emphasis on primary texts in context. It works as a course in its own right and prepares students for doctoral research in Egyptology.

Duration: 21 months full-time | Intake: 3 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A core course on ancient Egyptian language and textual culture, taken through one of two pathways (Syllabus A for students with significant prior Egyptology training; Syllabus B for graduates in related disciplines new to Egyptology), option courses such as Demotic, Coptic, hieratic texts, art and iconography and Deir el-Medina, and a second-year dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates in Asian and Middle Eastern studies have found work in business, finance, law, the civil service, journalism, government, industry, education and museums, and many undertake further research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold or be predicted a first-class or strong upper second-class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; US bachelor's degrees normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Evidence of the ability to learn a foreign language from scratch is desirable. No GRE or GMAT scores are sought and publications are not expected. Applicants should state the Syllabus (A or B) they apply for; Syllabus A applicants should specify potential research areas and discuss them with a potential supervisor beforehand. English language (higher level, if first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Test must be taken no more than two years before the course start. Application deadline for 2027-28 entry: 5 January 2027 (12:00 UK time), the final deadline.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,380 a year (2027/28). Home fee, per year, 2027-28 Source

International applicants: GBP 46,350 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, per year, 2027-28 Source

Intake: 3 October 2027

Duration: 21 months full-time

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