This exciting new MSc will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further research in forensic archaeology and anthropology, and/or find employment, either within a forensics-related profession or the graduate market more generally. This is an intensive, hands-on, practical course, which includes extensive analysis of human skeletal remains, mock court experience, excavation of ‘mass graves’, and knowledge of the legal and ethical issues associated with forensic contexts. ... READ MORE

This exciting new MSc will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further research in forensic archaeology and anthropology, and/or find employment, either within a forensics-related profession or the graduate market more generally. This is an intensive, hands-on, practical course, which includes extensive analysis of human skeletal remains, mock court experience, excavation of ‘mass graves’, and knowledge of the legal and ethical issues associated with forensic contexts. This MSc is aimed at graduates from a variety of backgrounds, who seek knowledge, experience and skills in forensic archaeology and anthropology. The course is unique in the UK in terms of its strong international humanitarian focus, and the research excellence that is at its core. The course has been designed to fulfill the accreditation criteria of the Chartered Society of Forensic Science Component Standards and to align with the UN Sustainability Goals, in particular peace and justice.

Learning

The course is delivered through an exciting and challenging mixture of lectures, seminars, hands-on practical classes, and mock forensic scenarios, to ensure effective and realistic training in different forensic contexts. Learning materials include case studies from many parts of the world, including non-white and indigenous perspectives to facilitate the engagement of learners from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Lectures consist of engaging, accessible oral and visual presentations so that students gain up-to-date, research-led, information relating to the main areas in forensic archaeology and anthropology. Method-based content discussed in lectures will be followed up by practical classes to allow intensive hands-on experience of analytical procedures on real human skeletal remains in our dedicated human osteology laboratory.