Egyptology

Specialisation of: Classics and Ancient Civilisations
Degree: Master of Arts in Classics and Ancient Civilisations
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60821
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The MA in Egyptology covers the linguistic and cultural history of Egypt from the Pharaonic times to Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt. Do you have a background in ancient history, Near Eastern studies or archaeology and are you interested in gaining more in-depth knowledge of ancient Egypt?
Or do you have a BA in Egyptology and do you want to pursue your interests and specialise further? Then Leiden’s MA degree in Egyptology is the ideal programme for you.
The programme offers a wide range of approaches and topics to meet your interests. Part of the curriculum takes place in Egypt.

Career

As a highly-specialised study area, many graduates enter the programme knowing within which area of Egyptology they want to work. For example, as a museum curator or academic researcher, either at a university—often on a PhD programme—or at a research institution. You will also be qualified to work directly within the education sector or within cultural tourism. Aside from specialist careers, you will find graduates working within the policy-making departments of governmental bodies, publishing houses or throughout the corporate sector within management positions.

Some figures about graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies

How successful are they in finding a job?

  • 90 % found a job within six months.
  • 90 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.

In which sector do they find jobs?

  • Research: 30
  • Teaching: 13
  • Publishing / book sector: 13
  • Idealistic organisation: 13
  • Communication: 4
  • Business services: 4
  • Other: 22

What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)

  • Writing / Editing / Translating: 46
  • Research: 36
  • Counselling / coaching: 27
  • Policy-making / preparation: 18
  • Providing advice: 14

Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of Middle Eastern and African studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )