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Education; Egyptology - Part 2 Ready
to join the increasing numbers of students with a passion for ancient Egypt and
the dedication to apply themselves to serious and
demanding study? Who better to provide the information than Louise
Sutherland, a post grad herself, who in this, the second part of our
education special, shows you the various options open for the would-be student
of Egyptology.
History, language, archeology: a range of courses to meet all interests University
degree courses are not the only way to satisfy a desire to study an aspect of
Egyptology. Many adult education providers, as well as university schools of
continuing education, have noticed a need in the market. When researching this
piece, every time I looked I found more courses; so what I have attempted to do
is tabulate information that I found on courses that are running, or have been
run, by various institutions. I have also provided contact details. Something of
this nature has a tendency to go ‘stale’ relatively quickly, so if you are
interested get in touch with the place concerned. Adult
education tends falls into two broad categories, those that provide credits
towards awards of some kind, say diplomas, certificates or degrees, and those
that do not. University continuing adult education courses are probably the best
way to gain academic recognition. These courses are useful if you are thinking
of entering archaeology or Egyptology as a mature student. Generally
there are three types of qualification that can be achieved; the first awards
credits for successful completion of a single course modules. The amount of
credits awarded depends on the institution and course length. In the second
credits from a series of modules are built up over a period of time and usually
end up leading to a Certificate in Education. The final type is where credits
are again gained over time, but this time more credits may lead to a Certificate
of Higher Education, a diploma or even a degree. If it is a degree you are
aiming for you will need to check the institution’s guidelines carefully. These
accredited courses also tend to be more on the pricey side and they also get
booked up rather quickly. If you are after a short fix, certain institutions
offer day schools. These are handy if your time is limited and they can be found
all over the country. The
one thing I have noticed is that there are a variety of start dates. Some are
traditional, such as the university-based courses, and start in September and
January, with the rest starting throughout the year. The actual variety of the
courses is enormous, ranging from Introductions to Egyptology though to in depth
studies of the 18th Dynasty. There are also some providers that offer
courses nationwide, these are listed at the top of the table. The Workers
Educational Association has branches all over the country, as does City and
Guilds, and they list their courses with plenty of advanced notice leaving you
with the time to plan them into your life. The
Internet hosts a selection of courses that are available online only. I know
very little about these, other than they appear to be quite recent phenomenon.
They can be accessed on the following addresses www.homestudyzone.co.uk,
www.egyptologyonline.co.uk and
finally www.college-on-the-net.co.uk So
whatever your passion you should be able to sate it with something in the list
provided here. Should you find or know of a good course elsewhere please write
in, there is nothing better than word of mouth. Adult education can be
exceptionally rewarding and most importantly a lot of fun, so happy studying! Back to Ancient Egypt Magazine - Volume Two Issue Five contents
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