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MSc Human Osteology And Funerary Archaeology

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    MSc 1 year full-time

    2 years part-time

Course Description

Satisfy your curiosity and understand people and populations of the past. Begin advanced training in the analysis of human skeletal remains and related funerary contexts.

Entry Requirements

Usually a minimum 2:1 honours degree in an arts, humanities or science subject. But your interest in and understanding of archaeology is more important than what you studied at undergraduate level.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

With practical experience of conducting analysis of skeletal remains, coupled with the theoretical training you’ll receive on this course, you’ll be well equipped to pursue a range of career opportunities in academia, commercial archaeology, heritage management and museums.

Previous graduates of this course are now working in roles including:

  • Forensic Analytical Services Laboratory Officer, Derbyshire Constabulary (Police)
  • Research Archaeologist, George Washington Foundation (USA)
  • Field Archaeologist, Hellenic Ministry of Culture
  • Autopsy Coordinator, Stony Brook Medicine
  • Biological Defence Analyst, NATO

If you choose to continue your research training, you’ll be well equipped to pursue a PhD in environmental archaeology, zooarchaeology and bioanthropology and beyond.

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