Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

University of Dundee

United Kingdom, Dundee

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University of Dundee

United Kingdom , Dundee

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Dundee City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,600 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

About

Forensic archaeology uses archaeological skills to assist with the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence. Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for the medico-legal and humanitarian purposes of establishing identity.

Both play a key role in UK and international investigations in cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes.

Many of our staff are forensic experts. They will help you gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to search for, and recover, human remains in a number of different scenarios and analyse and interpret skeletal remains.

You will learn how to write forensic archaeological and skeletal reports, and how these reports are used in the legal process, including presenting evidence as an expert witness in court.

You will develop the practical skills and knowledge required by those who search for missing people and will be involved in the recovery of remains from clandestine burials.

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Forensic archaeology and anthropology are crucial when investigating cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes

Disciplines

School of Science and Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we can consider a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked institution.

A score of

75-91% (GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0) is considered comparable to a UK 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours)
63-74% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2 (Lower Second-Class Honours)

Career

There is an international requirement for forensic archaeologists and forensic anthropologists who are competent in dealing with the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence in medico-legal and humanitarian roles.

This course provides the skills to facilitate a career in the lab and field in forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology. You will also develop the skills to continue into academic research.

Our graduates have gone on to roles in the following areas:

academia
teaching
research
museums
forensic practice
police
non-governmental organisations
archaeological practice
further postgraduate training

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,600

How to Apply

How to apply for this course

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Complete your application

You will be asked for the following information as part of your application:

your home address and contact information, including your personal email address and date of birth
details of the your qualifications, grades, and dates (this includes any qualifications you have not yet completed)
details of your English language qualifications, such as IELTS (for non-English speakers)

You will need to upload the following documents with your application:

official transcript (if you have graduated, this should be a copy of your final transcript)
degree certificate (If you have graduated)
evidence of English language proficiency (view which documents we accept to demonstrate proficiency in English)
(for international applicants only) details of your passport and upload a copy of your current passport

You may need some or all of these documents as part of your application, you can check which ones you need for this course on the additional documents page once you started your application.

CV
academic reference
professional reference
personal statement

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