Archaeology with Ancient Egyptian Culture (BA Hons)
If you are fascinated by Ancient Egyptian culture and want to explore how the past shapes our world today, this programme offers a unique opportunity to study archaeology with a focus on Egypt’s rich history. This course is designed for students who want to study material culture, heritage, and the practices that have helped uncover the mysteries of Egypt. You will gain hands-on experience with real artefacts, learn from experts in the field, and explore theoretical approaches that connect archaeology with museum studies, heritage studies, and anthropology.
Throughout the programme, you will engage with a wide range of topics relating to Egyptology and archaeological practice. You will study not only Egypt but also look at ancient history in a comparative way, drawing connections between different ancient civilisations, including Greece and Rome. The course balances practical experience with theoretical knowledge, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in both aspects of archaeology.
An exciting part of this course is its focus on fieldwork and excavations. You will have the chance to participate in real archaeological digs, learning how to uncover and interpret evidence from the past. This hands-on learning, supported by academic study, allows you to understand the importance of material culture and heritage in a broader context. You’ll learn how artefacts and ancient sites are preserved and presented to the public, providing essential skills for careers in heritage and museum studies.
The programme encourages an inter-disciplinary study approach, blending subjects like anthropology and history to deepen your understanding of ancient societies. By the end of your studies, you will not only have a detailed knowledge of Ancient Egypt but also a broader awareness of how different civilisations have shaped human history.
This degree is perfect for those looking to pursue careers in archaeology, museums, heritage studies, or related fields. Through a blend of theoretical approaches and practical experiences, it prepares students for a range of exciting opportunities that involve working with the past to better understand the present and future.
Course details
- Full-time
- On-campus
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our teaching philosophy centres on active, hands-on learning combined with academic exploration. We aim to engage students with archaeology, material culture, and heritage studies through fieldwork, object-handling, and critical study. The course encourages deep reflection on the relevance of the past to the present, using Ancient Egypt as a focal point for broader discussions.
In the first year, you will develop a strong foundation in archaeology, focusing on Ancient Egyptian culture and its material remains. Core modules will introduce you to archaeological theory and methods, with optional topics covering death and burial, ancient art, dark tourism, and hieroglyphs. Practical fieldwork and museum-based projects will bring ancient Egypt and other ancient civilisations to life, laying the groundwork for your academic journey.
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Your second year builds on these foundations with a deeper dive into topics such as death in ancient Egypt, the archaeology of conflict, and the interplay between the Aegean and Near East. You will explore how the past is represented in modern culture and continue with practical modules in excavation and fieldwork. The year also offers a chance to engage with museum studies and undertake a professional placement.
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In the final year, you will undertake an independent research project, applying your knowledge to a specialised area of your choice. Advanced modules in material culture, heritage, and museum representation will prepare you for professional roles in archaeology, museums, and the heritage sector.
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Course Page Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Further information
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96-112 UCAS Tariff Points - e.g. A-levels: CCC-BBC, BTEC: MMM-DMM, IB: 30-32
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
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Welsh Medium Provision
Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh OpportunitiesThere are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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The programme is assessed in a variety of ways and will include several of the following type of assessment: essays of 1,000 to 4,000 words in length, document analysis, book/ journal reviews, short reports and reflective journals, time tests, seen and unseen tests, field journals, posters, group and individual presentations, dissertations of 10,000 words, commentaries and film evaluations. Students will engage in both directed and independent learning.
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The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.
Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.
Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.
Optional Field trip:
The faculty works to ensure that there is a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.
Fieldwork (depending on where the student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Career and employment opportunities include:
- Museum, Heritage sectors
- Leisure and Tourism sectors
- Research and further educational study
- Teaching and educational professionals