Egyptology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts

Egyptology is the scientific study of the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, from the earliest times to the Arab conquest, a time span covering some 4,600 years.  Egyptology covers all aspects of Ancient Egyptian civilization, from language and religion to art, architecture and social structure.

The Program aims at preparing students for careers in Egyptology and the preservation and management of Egypt’s material heritage. Research, writing, critical thinking and presentation skills are also stressed. Students will:

1. Acquire knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Ancient Egypt’s cultural heritage and its legacy in the world.

2. Master the research tools upon which a career in Egyptology must depend, including Ancient Egyptian language and scripts as well as skill in excavation and site analysis.

3. Prepare properly to assume the responsibility of caring for, maintaining and preserving Ancient Egypt’s unique cultural heritage.

Declaration Policy

A minimum grade of B- in an Egyptology course (e.g., EGPT 2020 ) and a writing sample showing the student’s writing ability should be submitted to the Egyptology faculty, who will then arrange for a personal interview with the student prior to declaration. The writing sample should demonstrate linguistic ability commensurate with the demands of Egyptology.

Degree Requirements

A total of 120 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in Egyptology in the following areas; I. Core Curriculum (40 credits), II. Egyptology Concentration Requirements (48 credits), III. Collateral Requirements (9 credits), IV. General Electives (23 credits).