Overview
What you will study
It is easy to see the impressive sites and monuments of ancient Egypt, whether in person, through books or virtually. We tend to see temples, tombs, pyramids and glorious artworks — the material traces of the state and the wealthy. These places prompt questions, however, about what they actually meant and how they functioned in a living society, especially in relation to the ordinary person:
- are there sites where we can see the beginning of the ancient Egyptian state?
- what can pyramids tell us about society at the time they were built?
- what did a city look like and how did it function?
- how did people make a living — who worked for whom and how did the wheels of the economy turn?
- was there scope for women to achieve autonomy?
- what were the relationships with other countries and other peoples?
Questions such as these will be discussed in the Ancient Egypt - five places, five stories course offered by University of Cambridge , with the tutor and peer-to-peer, by using one site or monument each week as a starting point. The course will also introduce comparable material to extend participants’ knowledge of the place or time period.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Abydos
- The pyramids of Seneferu
- Lahun
- Tell el-Amarna/Akhetaten
- The mortuary chapel of Amenirdis I, Medinet Habu
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Ancient History View 18 other Short Courses in Ancient History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
- Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
- Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
305 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
305 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.