Program Overview

UGCert Egyptology

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate (UGCert) in Egyptology is a three-year online program that provides students with a general knowledge of the history and civilization of ancient Egypt from circa 3100 BCE to the Arab Conquest.

Entry Requirements

• Full entry requirements are available on the University's website.
• Applications for this course close on 12th September, 2025.
• Only applications with the required information included in the personal statement will be considered.

Application and Selection

• To apply, select Academic Year 2025/6 and include the required questions in the personal statement section (no more than 200 words for each answer).
• The required questions are:
  • Why does Egyptology interest you?
  • How do you decide what to believe when encountering new information about Ancient Egypt?

Course Details

• The program is led by internationally recognized scholars Dr. Nicky Nielsen and Dr. Katherine Slinger.
• All course content is delivered online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world.
• The University of Manchester is a world-leading institution, ranked in the top-50 globally across all of Arts and Humanities by Times Higher Education 2025.

Fees

• Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £2,600 per annum.
• Tuition fees for international students will be £2,900 per annum.
• For general information, please see the undergraduate finance pages.

Additional Expenses

• There are no compulsory books to buy.
• All compulsory texts will be made available to students as part of the course at no extra cost.
• A suggested reading list will be made available to students when they start the course.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their program of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that program.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totaling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to students at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Eligible UK students can apply for bursaries and scholarships.
• Funding for EU and international students is available on the University's country-specific pages.
• Many students work part-time or complete a student internship.

Careers

• The program provides students with a general knowledge of the history and civilization of ancient Egypt, preparing them for a range of careers in fields such as archaeology, museum studies, and education.

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.