Dr. Colin Hope

Associate Professor

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Biography

Colin Hope is an Associate Professor and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow specializing in Archaeology and Ancient History at Monash University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Egyptology from Liverpool University and a PhD from University College London, focusing on ancient Egyptian painted ceramics. His distinguished career includes notable positions such as G. Wainwright Research Fellow in Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Oxford, and post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Melbourne and Macquarie University. Colin has been involved in various teaching roles at Monash University since 1990, where he co-founded the archaeology program focused on the ancient Mediterranean. He has actively participated in archaeological fieldwork across Jordan, Syria, Sinai, and Egypt, contributing significantly to the study of ceramics from prehistoric to late Roman periods. His ongoing excavations at sites like Ismant el-Kharab and Mut el-Kharab in the Dakhleh Oasis underscore his commitment to archaeological research. Colin collaborates extensively within the field, leading investigations funded by the Australian Research Council and various academic societies, and has served as an advisor to notable institutions such as the National Gallery of Victoria.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

1990-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer and researcher in Archaeology and Ancient History with a focus on Egyptian studies.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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