Bachelor's Programme in Egyptology
180 credits
Are you passionate about Ancient Egypt? Do you want to immerse yourself in the material, culture and archaeology and learn to read ancient Egyptian texts? Do you want to understand the relationship to contemporary cultures in the Near East? The Bachelor's Programme in Egyptology offers you a unique opportunity to combine studies in Egyptology and Assyriology, giving you a strong background in the dominant cultures of Egypt and the Ancient Near East.
Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees.
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Start date
- 1 September 2025
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies in Sweden. Also required is:
- basic level history (equivalent of Swedish courses History 1b or 1a1+1a2); and
- basic level social sciences (equivalent of Swedish course Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2).
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.
- Selection
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Students are selected based on:
- their completed upper secondary (high school) grades (66%)
- Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
Students who have completed their upper secondary (high school) studies outside of Sweden are selected based on their upper secondary grades. Students who have completed their upper secondary studies and have taken the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (only available in Swedish) are selected based on their upper secondary grades and their Scholastic Aptitude Test results.
Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups.
- Fees
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If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 45,000
- Total tuition fee: SEK 270,000
- Application deadline
- 15 January 2025
- Application code
- UU-K5010
- Additional information
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Read more about Bachelor's level entry requirements and the application procedure.
About the programme
The Bachelor's Programme in Egyptology provide you with a solid orientation in the field of Egyptological research, as well as a basic understanding of the ancient history, culture and language of the Near East.
The programme gives you an understanding of life in ancient Egypt and the Near East through both material remains and language. The programme provides
- a unique combination of archaeology and language in ancient Egypt and the Near East
- the ability to critically evaluate different kinds of source material
- a broad understanding of ancient cultures in Egypt and the Near East.
In addition to subject knowledge, you will acquire skills that will be useful in your future professional life, including the ability to write argumentative texts in an accessible and clear manner for different audiences, and to present independent analyses and conclusions with convincing arguments. You will develop your capacity for independent reflection and gain knowledge that will help you recognise patterns and connections.
Degree
The programme leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Egyptology as the main field of study.
Content
Year 1
In the first year of the programme, you will study Egyptology A and Egyptology B. In Egyptology A, you will be introduced to the basics of the study of Ancient Egypt. Different aspects of Egyptology are covered such as Egyptian history, art, and religion. Furthermore, you will also get an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian language, writing system and literature.
In Egyptology B, you will deepen your knowledge of the ancient Egyptian source material and methods of analysis in relation to different types of archaeological and textual sources, and material culture. You also begin learning to read Egyptian texts in the original.
Year 2
In the third semester, you continue with Egyptology C, where you advance your study of different types of texts and explore Egypt's relationship with neighbouring countries and populations. You will also carry out a small research project and present it in a scientific form.
The fourth semester is open to individual choices of courses within or outside the department, with the possibility of internships in museums and exchange studies.
Year 3
In the fifth semester, you study Assyriology A, where you study the different cultures that populated the region, from the east coast of the Mediterranean through Syria, Iraq and southern Turkey to Iran. The focus is on the earliest state formations in Iraq and eastern Syria, Sumer, Babylonia and Assyria. You will be introduced to cuneiform, which was used to record dozens of languages from a handful of language families. The Akkadian language is studied and you will also read real cuneiform text.
In the final semester, you will study Egyptology D, where the introductory part deals with theory and methodology followed by specific issues through case studies of archaeological material. You will also be introduced to texts and linguistic systems in the Late Egyptian language. The course ends with an individual research paper presented in a scientific form (bachelor's thesis).
Study abroad
Opportunities for student exchanges and internships in Sweden and abroad at museums and other archaeological institutions are available during the fourth semester. Read more about studying abroad at Uppsala University.
Learning experience
Teaching is mainly in the form of lectures and seminars. You will have to solve problems and other tasks both individually and in groups. The programme is given in English.
Career
The combination of textual and material sources and the specific handling of these source categories contribute greatly to problem‑solving skills and the analysis of complex materials. This provides a good basis for further academic studies, or professional activities in the educational and cultural sector, as well as jobs that require advanced analytical skills.
Career support
During your time as a student, UU Careers offers support and guidance. You have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and events that will prepare you for your future career.
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Contact
- Studierektor Erika Weiberg
- erika.weiberg@antiken.uu.se
- +46 18-471 62 38
- For admissions-related or general information, please contact our applicant support team:
- study@uu.se
Students
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