Egyptian Archaeology

The Egyptian Archaeology BA at UCL is the only UK degree to combine the theory and practice of archaeology with the study of Egyptian sites. This specialist degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers both within Egyptian archaeology and heritage studies, and beyond.

Most of the degree is structured around a combination of core and optional modules. In your first year, you will receive a solid grounding in both the practical and theoretical methods in archaeology, as well as an introduction to major issues in Egyptian archaeology and writing.

The second and third years provide a more advanced understanding of Egyptian archaeology and allow you to develop your own specialised interests by choosing optional modules in particular subject areas.

In the third year you are given the chance to reflect critically on your fieldwork experience during the degree through a fieldwork portfolio, and write a 10,000-word dissertation on a detailed subject that you will choose with the help of a supervisor.

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

Field Methods 
Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Egyptian and Near Eastern Archaeology 
People and Environments 
Sites and Artefacts 
Texts in Archaeology 
World Archaeology: the Deep History of Human Societies

Optional modules

All first year modules are compulsory.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
Current Issues in Archaeological Theory
Intermediate Middle Egyptian Texts 
Middle Egyptian Language and Texts

Research and Presentation Skills in Archaeology

Optional modules

You will select 1.0 credit of optional modules in Archaeology.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

Archaeology in the World 
Field Archaeology
Dissertation relating to Ancient Egypt

Optional modules

You will select 1.5 credits of optional modules in Archaeology and a further 0.5 credits in either Archaeology or a related subject.

A levels

Grades

AAB-ABB

Subjects

No specific subjects.

GCSEs

English Language and Mathematics at grade C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

IB Diploma

Points

34-36

Subjects

A score of 16-17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.

The English language level for this programme is: Good

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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