UGDip Egyptology

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You cannot apply directly to the Diploma. 

Instead, you will progress onto this course upon successful completion of  UGCert Egyptology .

Application guidance 

You should read our  application guidance  (PDF, 527KB) before completing the  online application form . 

If you experience any difficulties completing the online application form, please do not hesitate to contact us at egyptologyonline@manchester.ac.uk . 

Please note that the link to the online form will take you to a screen headed 'Postgraduate Applicant Sign On'. 

You can ignore the heading; this is the correct form to complete. 

Supporting form 

As part of the application process, you will need to also complete and upload the relevant form below. 

• UGDip Egyptology - Short Answer Questions  (Word, 101KB) 

Remember that we cannot fully consider your application until we have received your supporting document. 

There is no need for you to send us hard copies of anything once you have submitted your application online. 

Computer requirements 

The course is delivered completely online using the Blackboard learning environment. 

You will need a computer with internet connection to access the course. 

Access to a scanner, digital camera or an all-in-one printer is also recommended for the hieroglyphic element of the course. 

Accessing the course on a mobile device 

Our students can expect to have access to lecture materials, video lectures, discussion boards, quizzes and submission areas via web browsers on mobile devices (such as tablets and smartphones), assuming they have access to a good mobile or Wi-Fi signal. 

If you are planning to use a tablet as your primary device, you must ensure that it has a reasonably good specification for accessing the internet and viewing videos. 

Your tablet should have word processing software. 

While access is available via smartphones, we advise that students do not use a smartphone as their only device, as the screen size will cause difficulties in some aspects of the course, such as essay writing, and may make some areas of the course difficult to read.

Our two-year Diploma in Egyptology course is aimed at students who have completed previous study in Egyptology and would like to continue their learning.

The course is open to those who have completed our Certificate in Egyptology and covers specific topics including social life, technology, tombs, science, towns and cities, and literature in ancient Egypt.

The course is delivered entirely online through stimulating and attractive learning materials, the opportunity for structured study of museum collections, tutor support and contact with other students through online discussion groups and discussion boards.

The course is delivered completely online using a virtual learning environment.

This gives students their own online learning space. Units will be released throughout the year, providing you with an easy-to-follow course.

The virtual learning environment enables discussions, live chat, podcasting and video conferencing to enhance the topics.

Illustrated core materials are made available to students at regular intervals throughout the course.

You are expected take part in online discussion, and participation is supported by a tutor.

In addition, you will take part in interactive online activities to support your learning.

An online informal pre-course unit will enable you to familiarise yourself with online learning and develop appropriate skills for self-directed study.

There are no face-to-face meetings and there is no need to travel to Manchester.

However, it is important that you make regular postings to the course discussion boards, where you will be discussing your work with your fellow students.

Course dates

Teaching starts on 1 October, but you will be able to access the Community part of the course (an online resource shared by students from the Certificate, Diploma and Master programme) once you have completed University registration in September.

The Community area includes an introduction to the virtual learning environment, guides to study skills, and a discussion area.

The Diploma in Egyptology course has fixed term dates.

• Community opens: early September
• Teaching starts: 1 October
• Christmas break: 15 December to 15 January (inclusive)
• Spring break: 15 March to 15 April (inclusive)
• Teaching ends: 15 July
• Community closes: 31 July

Study hours 

Private study, directed reading and preparation of coursework mean that you should be prepared for a total time commitment of around 600 hours per year.

This includes time spent reading, contributing to discussion, essay writing, completing quizzes, internet-based research and private study.

As everybody works at different speeds, the two breaks allow students to catch up if necessary, and to work on their essays.

Students in different time zones

This course is designed to be accessible 24 hours a day, and all lectures are pre-recorded, so you can study at a time that suits you best.

Occasionally there may be a live event such as the annual awards ceremony, however, live events will always be recorded so that you can watch at a time that suits you.

You will be able to draw upon the excellent Egyptian collections at the  Manchester Museum  using digital images. 

In addition, you will have access to resources available at the  John Rylands Library , one of the leading academic libraries in the country. 

This includes access to a large collection of electronic journals.