ObjectivesThis programme offers participants the chance to gain knowledge and hands-on experience of human bones, providing a sound basis for both professional development and further research.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Normally at least a 2:1 honours degree (or its equivalent) either in archaeology or in another related subject (eg anthropology), or group of subjects in which archaeology figures prominently.
Academic titleMSc Human Osteoarchaeology
Course descriptionLearning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the programme will be able to:
* identify and interpret human bone remains from archaeological sites;
* develop hypothesis testing skills;
* carry out relevant scientific analyses, often in cooperation with experts in other disciplines;
* engage in theoretical and methodological discussions relevant to osteoarchaeology;
* design research strategies based on transferable skills providing a basis for advanced studies (PhD and beyond).
How You Will Be Taught
The course combines lectures, seminars, and hands-on practical work with archaeological assemblages and reference collections. Individual courses are assessed by means of practical examinations, practical reports and essays. Candidates for the MSc also complete a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words.