MRes Forensic Anthropology And Bioarcheology

To be considered for the course, candidates must be able to satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

An initial honours degree of Wrexham Glyndŵr University or another approved degree awarding body with a minimum of 2:2 honours degree* which has a significant content of Forensic Science, Crime, Archaeology, Anthropology or Biology.

Equivalent qualifications of another overseas country which are deemed satisfactory by the programme team.

A non-graduate can also be admitted for candidature, provided that they have:

A non-graduate qualification, which the university deems to be of a satisfactory standard for the purpose of postgraduate admission.

Relevant work experience at a level that is deemed to compensate for the lack of formal qualifications, and have held a position of responsibility within the Forensic, Archaeological or Policing sector for a minimum of three years.

*Students who have scored less than 60% (or 2.1 equivalent) in their undergraduate dissertation or equivalent research project module, and all non-graduates, will be offered a conditional place subject to the successful completion of the pre-entry bridging course in Preparing for Academic Success.

In the case where there is a lack of clarity or need to gain deeper insight into a candidate’s suitability for the programme, an informal interview with the candidate may be held, which may be undertaken via Skype or other distance communication technology. This will allow the candidate an opportunity to provide evidence to the satisfaction of the interview panel of his/her ability to complete academic work of the required standard in the subject area, and to successfully complete the scheme of study proposed.

Prospective students may also apply for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) against specific modules, in accordance with Wrexham Glyndŵr University regulations.

Students who currently study the PGDip in Forensic Anthropology & Bioarchaeology at the Cyprus Institute of Science and Humanities, are eligible to apply for the MRes Top-Up through advanced standing. For more information on this, please contact the Programme Leader Amy.Rattenbury@glyndwr.ac.uk.

DBS checks will not be required as standard. In some exceptional circumstances, students undertaking a placement or research project (dissertation) may be required to obtain a relevant DBS. For example, if working within schools, fieldschools or at museums where contact with children or vulnerable people could be required.

It is the students’ responsibility to determine this requirement with the relevant external institution, and to contact the Student Programmes Centre to organise for the check to be completed in advance of any placement or research project. Any DBS checks required to complete the programme of study will be paid for by the university.

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