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Egyptian Archaeology BA
UCAS code: F424
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospectus/archaeology
Egyptian Archaeology BA
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.
Degree summary
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The programme combines a broad grounding in archaeological
method and theory alongside courses that focus on the language, art
and archaeology of Egypt.
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The UCL Institute of Archaeology is one of the largest archaeology
departments in the world, with an unrivalled range of specialist staff. It
hosts numerous lectures by visiting archaeologists.
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The institute is home to one of the best archaeology libraries in the
world and has its own teaching collections, including the Petrie
Museum of Egyptian Archaeology.
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Students have the opportunity to participate in staff-led research
projects in many parts of the world, together with other field projects,
thanks to UCL's fieldwork grants.
Most of the degree is structured around a combination of core and
optional courses. 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 options 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.
Your learning
You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical
sessions, either field or laboratory-based. Full use is made of our
extensive teaching and reference collections and close connections to
the national museums and collections of London.
Coursework, typically 1,500-2,500-word essays, is used to assess most
courses. Most compulsory courses and some optional courses involve an
examination element too. The completion of 70 days' fieldwork is a
requirement for all archaeology students.
Your career
At the end of the programme, you will possess invaluable transferable
skills such as working as part of a team, analysing and interpreting
complex data, organising your time and resources, and structuring and
communicating your ideas verbally and in writing.
The extensive fieldwork component of the programme gives our
graduates a real advantage in seeking a career in archaeology. This is
evident by the numbers of graduates who gain employment with
archaeological field units or pursue a further qualification in a specialised
aspect of the discipline.
For others, an archaeology degree offers a strong foundation for a career
in law, business, the civil service, accountancy, teaching, film and a wide
range of other fields.
First career destinations of recent graduates (2010-2013) of this
programme include:
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English Teacher, Teach First
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Full-time student, MA in Egyptian Archaeology at UCL
Full-time student, MA Managing Archaeological Sites at UCL,
Institute of Archaeology
Officer Cadet, HM Armed Forces
Full-time student, MA in Artefact Studies at UCL
Degree structure
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual courses,
normally valued at 0.5 or 1.0 credits, adding up to a total of 4.0 credits for
the year. Courses are assessed in the academic year in which they are
taken. The balance of compulsory and optional courses varies from
programme to programme and year to year. A 1.0 credit is considered
equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Year One
Compulsory courses
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 courses
All first year courses are compulsory.
Year Two
Compulsory courses
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 courses
You will select 1.0 credit of optional courses in Archaeology
Final Year
Compulsory courses
Archaeology in the World
Field Archaeology
Dissertation relating to Ancient Egypt
Optional courses
You will select 1.5 credits of optional courses in Archaeology and a further
0.5 credits in either Archaeology or a related subject.
Entry requirements
A levels
All applicants under consideration are asked to complete a compulsory
questionnaire, based on the degree applied for, which is used in
conjunction with the UCAS form to assess suitability.
A level grades
AAB-ABB
Fees
A level subjects
No specific subjects.
UK/EU fee
£9,000 (2016/17)
AS levels
For UK-based students a pass in a further subject
at AS level or equivalent is required.
Overseas fee
£21,320 (2016/17)
Notes
GCSE
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
Details about financial support are available at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/study/ug-finance
IB diploma
IB points
34-36
Subjects
A score of 16-17 points in three higher level
subjects, with no score lower than 5.
Contacts
Contact
Ms Charlotte Frearson
Admissions Administrator
Email
c.frearson@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)20 7679 1494
Prospectus entry
www.ucl.ac.uk/prospectus/archaeology
Key facts
Other qualifications
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(‘internationally excellent’)
Full lists of all degree programmes and other entry requirements can be
found on our website at: www.ucl.ac.uk/otherquals
Department
Institute of Archaeology
Faculty
Social & Historical Sciences
Undergraduate Preparatory
Certificates
UCL's Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are intensive
one-year foundation courses for international students of high academic
potential, who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree
programmes at UCL and other top UK universities.
For more information see our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/upc
Your application
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at
school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however,
applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United
Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
We use predicted grades, references, previous academic records and the
personal statement on your application to assess your suitability for the
programme. You should demonstrate your interest in studying
archaeology and explain the measures you have taken to sustain your
interest in the past. Evidence of interests and activities beyond the school
curriculum will also be of benefit.
PDF Updated: February 19, 2016
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