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MSc - Master of Science
Talbot Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Talbot Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Talbot Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Talbot Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Talbot Campus
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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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?
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£16,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£16,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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