Egyptology-Coptology - MA
Uncover and preserve Egypt’s ancient past with our specialized program. Choose from three tracks: Art, Archaeology and History; Language, Literature and Religion; or Coptology. Prepare for diverse careers and focus areas, becoming an expert in your chosen field. Join us to explore and protect Egypt’s rich heritage.
Program Overview
Join the next generation of experts responsible for uncovering and preserving Egypt’s ancient past. Select from three possible tracks—Art, Archaeology and History; Language, Literature and Religion; and Coptology—as you chart your path toward the wide variety of focus areas and careers well-suited to our graduates.
AUC’s MA in Egyptology/Coptology is is accredited in both the United States and Egypt, and its faculty and facilities are recognized and consulted the world over.
Possible tracks for MA
Art, Archaeology and History
Language, Literature and Religion
Coptology
Degrees and Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue the MA program in Egyptology-Coptology should meet the minimum academic, language and admission requirements set by AUC.
Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in this program will:
- Develop the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to explore and preserve ancient Egyptian history.
- Leverage AUC's superb library collections to perform in-depth Egyptological research.
- Enjoy unmatched access to historic sites, excavations and museums.
- Gain a deep understanding of the language, archaeology, political and cultural history, art, architecture, religion, social structure and economy of ancient Egypt.
- Address the questions that continue to confront humankind: the changing environment, acquisition of food and raw materials, the rise and fall of political entities and our own mortality and afterlife.
Career Impact and Hands-On Experience
Uniquely situated in Egypt, the Egyptology/Coptology MA program provides students with unrivaled hands-on experience through internships at the various museums and institutes based in Cairo as well as fieldwork opportunities on groundbreaking archaeological and conservation projects. Moreover, students leave prepared to work in any field that requires critical thinking, clear writing and oral presentation skills and the ability to create innovative solutions to challenges.
Fellowships
In addition to the available fellowships and scholarship opportunities at the university, some funding opportunities are particularly relevant to students interested in the MA in Egyptology-Coptology
