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Faculty of Arts and Humanities

African Studies and Egyptology

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Studiengangsbild
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.

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.

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
(Master's programme - 1 subject)

 

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

 

On successful completion of the master’s degree, you are able to begin doctoral studies in African studies, Egyptology or ethnology in order to pursue an academic career or go into research. 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.