Egyptology

The University of Liverpool has pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than 120 years. The University established the first centre in the UK dedicated to studying the methods and practices of Egyptology and archaeology and continues to enjoy an international reputation for teaching and research excellence in these subject areas. Egyptological research at Liverpool covers a comprehensive range of the topics studied within the discipline of Egyptology, in one of the largest hubs for the academic study of the human past in the UK. Our publications on the material culture, language, literature and documentary texts of ancient Egypt, as well as the social history and archaeology, are at the forefront of research in these fields. Our graduates hold academic and museum posts worldwide. Alongside our interdisciplinary research, training is available in a wide range of ancient languages, including Egyptian (Middle and Late), Coptic, Greek, Latin, Sumerian and Akkadian. We particularly welcome research proposals that involve: We also welcome interdisciplinary projects focusing on relations between Egypt and the Near East, and Graeco-Roman Egypt. TheDepartment of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptologyis internationally reputed for its world-class interdisciplinary research in diverse fields ranging from the origins of humanity and Old-World prehistory to the cultures, languages and texts of the late antiquity and the archaeology of the historical periods. Our Egyptology research group provides a dynamic forum for the exchange of new concepts and cutting-edge knowledge produced by staff and postgraduate researchers. This is achieved through a dedicated seminar series which provide opportunities for academic staff and postgraduate researchers to present their work, develop their research profile, and interact with leading figures from the UK and abroad, who participate in departmental research events as invited speakers. (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.0 overall, with writing at 6.0 and no component below 5.5: 6 weeks 5.5 overall, with writing at 5.5 and no component below 5.0: 10 weeks 5.5 overall, with no more than one component at 5.0: 12 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 20 weeks 5.0 overall, with no more than one component at 4.5: 30 weeks 4.5 overall, with no more than one component at 4.0: 40 weeks

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

International students: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

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