Announcing a new degree in the Department of Ancient History at Macquarie University ~

MASTER OF ANCIENT ART AND ARCHITECTURE

A new coursework degree will commence in 2008 that will introduce students to the art and architecture of the ancient world. The study program will focus particularly upon the visual record of the ancient Egyptians, Copts, early Christians, and Byzantine cultures, but will also consider the artistic contributions of Greece and Rome, to familiarise students with the stylistic markers of the major civilizations of the eastern Mediterranean region. It is anticipated that students will eventually be able to complete the degree fully online.

Pre-requisites: Bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Language requirements: None. Units comprising the degree will be concerned primarily with visual, rather than written, evidence.

For more information, please contact:
Dr Linda Evans ~ 9850-8850 or email linda@galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au
or Dr Ken Parry ~ 9850-7899 or email kendee@bigpond.com.au

 

MA in Egyptology

As Egyptology covers the study of all aspects of Egyptian civilisation, a Bachelor's degree in any discipline may be considered as an entry qualification. The degree is usually taken by coursework (eight half year units) or, for candidates who have taken Egyptology units as part of their undergraduate degree, by coursework and minor research project (six half year units plus a 15,000 - 20,000 word research project). The program must include AHPG 860, AHPG 870 and AHPG 874 (unless their equivalent has been completed). In order to be able to complete the MA by Minor Research Project (AHPG 882) students must normally have maintained a "Cr"-grade average in their coursework.

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MPhil and PhD in History

Entry into MPhil or PhD is via the BA (Hons) or an MA in Egyptology and the demonstration of research experience. The latter requirement may be fulfilled by evidence of a research component in a previous degree, or by completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Preparation. To be able to enrol in the latter, the candidate must have maintained at least a "Cr"-grade average in their coursework.

Depending on their BA (Hons) or MA results, students who aspire to the PhD program in history will be admitted either to the MPhil program (which may be upgraded to PhD candidature if progress is satisfactory), or directly to the PhD program.

 

MPhil and PhD students must have completed AHPG 860, AHPG 870 and AHPG 874 or their equivalent and one further unit that involves language work. Other coursework units, which must be completed before thesis submission, may be included in the PhD program. Reading proficiency in relevant modern languages must also be demonstrated. Students without such proficiency will be required to undertake relevant units, such as FRN 295 (French Reading Course) or GMN 295 and GMN 296 (German Reading Course).

Non-award students

Any person can enrol in any of the Egyptology units offered as a non-degree student. For details contact the Ancient History office, tel. 9850 8833.

PG Units in Egyptology

AHPG 811:         Archaeological Practice (Egypt option):

                             Students complete six weeks full-time participation in an excavation in Egypt in the preceding December  - February period, and also visit other sites. Numbers in this option are strictly limited and students must consult Prof. Kanawati (Saqqara), Dr Ockinga (Luxor) or Dr Koehler (Helwan) prior to application. (Prerequisites: AHPG 860, 866 and 870 or equivalents).

AHPG 841:         Ancient Near Eastern Studies: Egyptian funerary beliefs and practice.

AHPG 860:         Ancient Egypt: An introduction to the history and civilisation of Ancient                    Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the New Kingdom.

AHPG 861:         Egyptian Religion: A study of religious thought in Ancient Egypt.

AHPG 862:         Egyptian Religious Documents: A study of original sources illustrating Egyptian religion. (Prerequisite AHPG 870 and 874; 861 is recommended.)

AHPG 863:         Egyptian Wall Paintings: A study of the principles of Egyptian art related to wall painting and reliefs.

AHPG 864:         Ancient Egyptian Epigraphy: A study of Egyptian hieroglyphic texts in their original form from monuments.

AHPG 865:         Ancient Egyptian Ceramics: An introduction to the major phases, materials, technology and typology of Egyptian pottery.

AHPG 866:         Egyptian Archaeology - Theory and Practice: An introduction to major sites in Egypt and to methods of archaeological fieldwork. (Prerequisite AHPG 860)

AHPG 867:         Prehistoric Egypt: A study of the cultures of Egypt from the first human settlements until the emergence of the state.

AHPG 868:         Early Dynastic Egypt: A study of the material culture and socio-political        developments of early Egypt until the beginning of the Old Kingdom.

AHPG 869:         Egypt and the Ancient Near East. A study of Egypt's relations with its Near Eastern neighbours from prehistoric times to the 2nd millennium BC. (Prerequisite AHPG 860)

AHPG 870:         Introduction to Middle Egyptian: An introduction to the hieroglyphic script and the Egyptian language.

AHPG 871:         An introduction to Late Egyptian, the language of the Ramesside Age. (Prerequisites AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 872:         Old Kingdom Egypt: A study of the main historical events and the architectural and artistic achievements of the Old Kingdom. The unit will be based on the examination of the primary sources, both archaeological and textual. (Prerequisite AHPG 870)

AHPG 873:         Documents of the First Intermediate Period: A study in the original language of texts of the period between the Old and Middle Kingdoms. (Prerequisites AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 874:         Middle Egyptian II: A continuation of AHPG 870, including the reading of Middle Egyptian texts. (Prerequisite AHPG 870)

AHPG 875:         New Kingdom Egypt: A study of central historical issues of the 18th Dynasty based on an interpretation of sources in the original language. (Prerequisite AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 876:         Late Egyptian Documents: A study of non-literary texts of the Ramesside Period. (Prerequisite AHPG 871)

AHPG 877:         Documents of the Hyksos Period: A study and interpretation of documents related to the period of the Hyksos domination of Egypt.  (Prerequisites AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 878:         Documents of the Ramesside Period: Texts of the Ramesside period will be read and analysed. (Prerequisite AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 879          Egypt in the Middle Kingdom: A study of the history of Egypt in the Middle Kingdom based on an interpretation of textual sources in the original language and archaeological evidence. (Prerequisites AHPG 870 and 874)

AHPG 880:         Documentary Project: to be completed in an area of Egyptology. (Guidelines available from the Ancient History Office)

AHPG 882:         Ancient History Minor Research Project: 15,000 - 20,000 words; see separate guidelines available from the Ancient History Office (Pre- requisites: 6 half-year units at "Cr" average, including AHPG 860 and 870.

AHPG 814          Ancient Egyptian Architecture: A study of the main architectural elements and construction methods of ancient Egyptian temples, tombs and houses. (Prerequisite AHPG 860)

Program Advice  – Preliminary Consultation

Candidates who require further information may contact Professor Kanawati (9850 8855), Dr B. Ockinga (9850 8852) or Dr E. Chr. Köhler (9850 8851). This is essential for those who wish to begin a thesis for MA, MPhil or PhD. Contact may also be made by telephoning the Ancient History secretary (9850 8833).

Standards and Grades in MA coursework units

Participation in seminars or other classes is an essential part of the training provided and full attendance is required. Grades used are HD "High Distinction", D "Distinction", Cr "Credit", P "Pass" and F "Fail".

In exceptional circumstances an I-grade "incomplete" may be awarded. Preliminary consultation with the staff member in charge of the unit should be undertaken before a request for an incomplete is made. The result W (withdrawn) may be recommended where a student seeks to discontinue a unit after the fourth week of the semester and before the end of the half-year. Prior to the fourth week of the semester an NE (not effectively enrolled) will be given.

Unit Availability

For staffing reasons, units are rotated. The following schedule is proposed for the period 2006 to 2009.  Postgraduate Classes are held from 6-9pm. For full timetable details and room numbers of Undergraduate and Postgraduate classes see the official University Timetable (on-line).   

SCHEDULE OF UNITS IN EGYPTOLOGY

2006

2007

2008

2009

Sem.

Sem.

Sem.

Sem.

1

2

1

2

1

2

1

2

100

Introd. to Egypt. Archaeology

W

 

W

 

W

 

W

 

310 / 811

Archaeological Practice

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

814

Ancient Egyptian Architecture

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

841

Egyptian Funerary Beliefs

 

Th

 

Fr

 

 

 

Fr

261 / 860

Ancient Egypt

Th

 

Th

 

Th

 

Th

 

361 / 861

Ancient Egyptian Religion

 

Tu

 

Tu

 

Tu

 

Tu

862

Egyptian Religious Docs.

 

 

W

 

 

 

 

 

863

Egyptian Wall Paintings

W

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

864

Ancient Egyptian Epigraphy

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

865

Ancient Egyptian Ceramics

M

 

 

 

 

 

M

 

362 / 866

Egyptian Archaeology

(Tues 3pm, Thurs 6pm)

 

 

 

Tu

Th

 

Tu

Th

 

Tu

Th

867

Prehistoric Egypt

 

 

 

 

 

W

 

 

868

Early Dynastic Egypt

 

 

M