MPhil in Egyptology

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An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Applicants for the MPhil in Egyptology are required to submit a short research proposal outlining their chosen topic for research. This can be discussed in advance with a potential supervisor.

Selection Process

Applications are normally considered on a rolling basis, therefore, applicants will receive decisions throughout the period the admissions window is open. Please note however that applications will likely be gathered at periods associated with central funding deadlines when admissions are at their peak.

For particularly popular programmes with limited places, it may be necessary to hold applicants on a reserve list until the full number and strength of applications are clear.

Applicants are particularly advised to note relevant funding deadlines when making their application. Applicants who apply in the run up to the December funding competition deadline will be reviewed in November - December and can usually expect to receive a decision on admission in February. Applications made after this deadline will be considered from February onwards and decisions on admission will usually be made within 12 weeks unless applicants are placed on a reserve list due to a limit on available places. Interviews are held (usually virtually) at the panel's discretion.

For more information, please see here.

Further information on How To Apply

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Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

• Two referees willing to give you a reference
  Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English
  If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.
• Reasons for Applying (2500 characters) (mandatory)
• Multiple Proposed Supervisors (200 characters) (mandatory)
  You must have obtained provisional agreement from a potential supervisor to supervise you. All staff, their research interests and contact details can be found on the Department website: https://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/our-people.
• Research Proposal (document upload) (mandatory)
  A research proposal between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length identifying an area or topic of Egyptological research that you intend to pursue in your dissertation. You are strongly advised to contact the course director to discuss the research proposal prior to submitting an application.
• Sample of Work (1) (document upload) (mandatory)
  Applicants should submit a sample of written academic work of c. 2,000 words, preferably one submitted as assessed coursework in a previous degree. We recommend that applicants select a piece of work that best represents their writing style. It is sensible (but not obligatory) to choose a piece of work which is at least roughly in the subject area in that you are applying to.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

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How to Find a Supervisor

Applicants for the MPhil in Egyptology should consider whether there is an appropriate supervisor in advance of making an application. All staff and their research interests can be found on the Department website: https://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/our-people Staff can be contacted by email.

Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors informally for discussions before they make their formal applications, obtain provisional agreement to supervise, and name the potential supervisor in the application. They should submit a short research proposal with their application.