University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study
Assyriology
| School: | University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study |
| Degree: | Master |
| Field of Study: | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
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| Description: | This MPhil caters both for beginners in Akkadian and those with some previous knowledge of the language. A demanding course, this MPhil delivers competence in the language and specialist knowledge of Mesopotamian culture and social history over a relatively short time. It can be a final degree or serve as the basis for further research using cuneiform documents or material culture.
All MPhil students in the Department of Archaeology take a Research Skills module and write a dissertation (15,000 words maximum). For the MPhil in Assyriology students also choose either three modules selected from a list of modules in Assyriology or two modules selected from a list of modules in Assyriology and one two-term module or two one-term modules from a list of optional modules in the Department of Archaeology. Students taking the MPhil in Assyriology must take a minimum of one Language module from the list of modules in Assyriology published by the Degree Committee. The module choices must be approved by the Director of the MPhil in Assyriology. |
| URL: | Assyriology at University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study |
| Length: | 11 Month(s) |
| Cost per year:* |
Tuition cost is based on £28,893. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.