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.

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