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Cuneiform and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
University of Birmingham
Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
This programme provides an introduction to the Akkadian and Sumerian languages, and to the cuneiform script. An introduction to some of the less well-known languages of the Ancient Near East may also be provided, and seminar work on the history and archaeology of the Ancient Near East is available as an option.
Key facts
Type of Course: Combined research and taught
Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Start date: September 2012
Contents
The programme is carefully structured and sufficiently intense to equip you with the knowledge and capability to undertake research on cuneiform texts. In some cases it may be possible to combine the classroom element with fieldwork in the Near East and/or experience of work in a museum with significant Near Eastern holdings. Hands-on experience with cuneiform tablets forms an important part of the programme.
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Take testRequirements
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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