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African Studies and Egyptology
Master of Arts (M.A.)
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester , Summer semester |
| Unterrichtssprachen | English , Study language |
| Credit points | Subject: 90 CP + Master’s Thesis: 30 CP = 120 CP |
Course description
This degree programme offers solid training in the methods, theories and working techniques of African Studies and Egyptology through an interdisciplinary approach, leading to a specialisation in linguistics, Egyptology or cultural anthropology. The core focus is the analysis and description of the languages of Africa, including Egyptian, in their social, cultural and historical context.
Requirements
This programme is right for you if you have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent in one of the subjects listed in the Master's admission regulations and would like to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize in a specific subject area. Binding information on the admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's programme, which you will find above under "Important documents at a glance".
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Language proficiency and other requirements
Students must demonstrate their proficiency in an African language in the scope of 10 weekly hours per semester to register for their master thesis. Other language skills may have to be demonstrated upon admission to the master’s degree. You can find more information in the admission regulations.
Structure
In the master's program in African Studies and Egyptology, students are required to complete modules BM1 and AM1, as well as four of the modules SM1 through SM8 and two of the modules EM1A through EM3.
African Studies and Egyptology | |
Core Module 1 | |
BM 1: Language in Context | |
Advanced Module 1 | |
AM 1: Discussions and Debates | |
4 of the Specialisation Modules 1 - 8 | |
SM 1: Theory and Methodology | SM 2: Histories of knowledge |
SM 3: Ethnography and Theory | SM 4: Advanced African Anthroplogy |
SM 5: Sprache und Textkultur im alten Ägypten | SM 6: Materielle Kultur und Kulturerbe Ägyptens |
SM 7: Kultur und Gesellschaft im alten Ägypten | SM 8: Ägyptologie in Bonn |
2 of the Supplementary Modules 1A - 3 | |
EM 1A: Language Courses | EM 1B: Ägyptische Sprache und Schrift I |
EM 1C: Sprache und Textkultur im alten Ägypten: Vertiefung | EM 2: Applied Studies |
EM 3: Mobility | |
MASTER'S THESIS | |
Career perspectives
A successful master's degree is a prerequisite for a scientific career in teaching and research and is usually essential for doctoral studies. Outside of university, a master's degree also opens up further career opportunities, more responsible positions and the possibility of taking on leadership roles.
Your degree programme also qualifies you for an internationally oriented, varied profession, e.g.:
- In research and development projects
- Within media (print media, broadcasting)
- In museums
- In librarianship
- Within public relations, advertising and tourism
- In culture management
- In international organisations
- In the consulting sector
- In work with migrants
- In various educational institutions
Course advice
The Departmental Advisors are available to answer subject-specific questions.
You can contact the Interdisciplinary Student Advisory Service if you would like to receive interdisciplinary advice, have specific questions, e.g. about subject combinations, recognition, change of location/transverse entry or graduation - or if you do not know who to contact with your questions.
Application for the first semester
Detailed information on the application process for the Master's programs at the Faculty of Arts and Humantities can be found here.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.