Bachelor of Egyptology

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Bachelor of Egyptology
Institution
The American University in Cairo
Location
Egypt
Total Tuition
$ 95550
Intakes
September
Application deadline
March
Application Fee
50
Program Description

Specialized program in ancient Egyptian civilization, hieroglyphic language, and Egyptian archaeology. Prepares specialists for work in archaeology, museums, cultural tourism, and academic research.

High school diploma or equivalent, acceptable grade average, English proficiency test, aptitude test according to specialization

Core Curriculum (40 credits)

Concentration Requirements (48 credits)

All Twelve of the following (36 credits):

EGPT 343/3211 – History of Ancient Egypt I: Pre-Dynastic Through Middle Kingdom Egypt (3 cr.)
EGPT 344/3212 – History of Ancient Egypt II: Middle Kingdom through Ptolemaic Egypt (3 cr.)
EGPT 250/2250 – Ancient Egyptian Literature in Translation (3 cr.)
EGPT 253/2251 – Hieroglyphics I (3 cr.)
EGPT 254/2252 – Hieroglyphics II (3 cr.)
EGPT 361/3201 – Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt I (3 cr.)
EGPT 362/3202 – Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt II (3 cr.)
EGPT 304/5100 – Culture and Society of Ancient Egypt (3 cr.)
EGPT 346/5130 – Societies and Culture of the Ancient Near East (3 cr.)
EGPT 353/5151 – Hieroglyphics III (3 cr.)
EGPT 402/5153 – Hieroglyphics IV (3 cr.)
EGPT 440/4040 – Ancient Egyptian Religion and Ethics (3 cr.)
From among the following (12 credits):
EGPT 202/2020 – Ancient Egypt: An Introduction (3 cr.)
EGPT 204/2210 – Introduction to Archaeology (3 cr.)
EGPT 301/3010 – Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs (3 cr.)
EGPT 341/5110 – Egypt in the First Millennium BC (3 cr.)
EGPT 342/5120 – History of Egypt in the Graeco-Roman Era (3 cr.)
EGPT 348/5140 – Societies and Cultures of Ancient Nubia (3 cr.)
EGPT 400/5150 – Introduction to Coptic (3 cr.)
EGPT 401/5152 – Introduction to Hieratic (3 cr.)
EGPT 403/4030 – Independent Study in Egyptology (1-3 cr.)
EGPT 445/5160 – Selected Topics in Coptic Studies (3 cr.)
EGPT 459/5170 – Selected Topics in Cultural Resource Management and Museology (3 cr.)
EGPT 491/5191 – Field Work (3 cr.)
EGPT 499/5199 – Selected Topics in Egyptology (3 cr.)
Notes:
Students intending to pursue graduate studies in Egyptology at an Egyptian national university must take EGPT 5152 Introduction to Hieratic and EGPT 5150 Introduction to Coptic.

Collateral Requirements (11-12 credits)
Courses in related disciplines, such as anthropology (e.g. Cultural Anthropology), history and art, Islamic art and archaeology, linguistics, or science (Archaeological Science), possibly to constitute a minor.

Electives (20-21 credits)

Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full time
Duration By Months
48
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Contact Admission
The American University in Cairo
Phone Number
+20226151000
Email
enrolauc@aucegypt.edu

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