MSc Osteoarchaeology

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Entry requirements Entry 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 title MSc Osteoarchaeology
Course description Programme

This programme offers participants the chance to gain knowledge and hands-on experience of human and animal bones, providing a sound basis for both professional development and further research.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Masters will be able to:

    * identify and interpret human and animal 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 debates 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.