MSc Bioarchaeology
Bournemouth University
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Bioarchaeology covers the investigation of human and animal skeletal remains to understand the lives of individuals and communities in the past, in relation to their social, cultural, economic, paleoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts.Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periodsThe archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the ...Read more

Bioarchaeology covers the investigation of human and animal skeletal remains to understand the lives of individuals and communities in the past, in relation to their social, cultural, economic, paleoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts.

Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?

  • Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods
  • The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals
  • Choose one of two specialist pathways within the overall context of bioarchaeology
  • MSc Bioarchaeology (Anthropology) – provides opportunities?to understand the deeper human past and is ideal if you intend to pursue doctoral-level study of human evolution
  • MSc Bioarchaeology (Osteoarchaeology) – gives you the opportunity to engage in more advanced study of non-human faunal remains. Practical experience of the methods and techniques used for recording and analysing osteological remains is embedded throughout the course.

Careers

Forensic archaeology is an expanding international field. Upon completion of the course you will join other BU graduates who are acknowledged as some of the most experienced forensic archaeologists in the field.

This will open up a wide range of career prospects for you, and you could end up work anywhere in the world examining crime scenes, mass graves & disasters and educating other researchers in new forensic science approaches.

There is an increased demand for archaeologists and the profession has been placed on the government list of skilled occupation shortages.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.? If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

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Kyla
01 Feb 25

Great student support both financial and academic. Everyone is so nice and welcoming to international students. An improvement could be the administration side of things, there..Read more

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02 Mar 23

The facilities available are amazing and the staff are lovely, but timetables could use improvement as being able to balance dissertation work and lectures is difficult when the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have achieved: a Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject. Required subjects include: Archaeology, History, Biological sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, Forensic Science.

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£8,500 per year

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£16,000 per year

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01 Feb 25
MSc Bioarchaeology
Great student support both financial and academic. Everyone is so nice and welcoming to international students. An improvement could be the administration side of things, there...
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MSc Bioarchaeology
The facilities available are amazing and the staff are lovely, but timetables could use improvement as being able to balance dissertation work and lectures is difficult when the...
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