MRes Forensic Anthropology & Bioarchaeology
Wrexham University
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The MRes Forensic Anthropology & Bioarchaeology programme has been designed to serve graduates wanting to embark on a Master of Research degree focusing on the search, recovery or identification of human remains and factors influencing these aspects. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to pursue either a research-based career in a variety of academic disciplines, or a fieldwork career in commercial or forensic archaeology & anthropology. The course ...Read more

The MRes Forensic Anthropology & Bioarchaeology programme has been designed to serve graduates wanting to embark on a Master of Research degree focusing on the search, recovery or identification of human remains and factors influencing these aspects. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to pursue either a research-based career in a variety of academic disciplines, or a fieldwork career in commercial or forensic archaeology & anthropology. The course will focus on field and lab-based practical, analytical and research skills, and provides ideal training for students who want to work in the industry, or are looking to move onto a PhD programme, or who simply wish to undertake a more significant and flexible amount of research at masters level. Blended learning with a mix of flexible self-directed study at home, with rich face-to-face teaching experiences.

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17/101
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25th
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130th

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Entry requirements

A candidate must satisfy one, or combination, of the following conditions: Hold one of the following prior to commencement of the Programme: An initial honours degree of Wrexham Glyndwr 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 be admitted for candidature provided that: A non-graduate qualification, which the University deems to be of a satisfactory standard for the purpose of post-graduate admission. Have relevant work experience at a level that is deemed to compensate 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. Students 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.

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Wrexham University
Wrexham University , Wrexham

Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....

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Wrexham University
Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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