Bioarchaeology

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Anthropology

About this course

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, palaeoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts.

Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?

  • Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods

  • The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals

  • Choose one of two specialist pathways within the overall context of bioarchaeology

  • MSc Bioarchaeology (Anthropology) – provides opportunities to understand the deeper human past and is ideal if you intend to pursue doctoral-level study of human evolution

  • MSc Bioarchaeology (Osteoarchaeology) – gives you the opportunity to engage in more advanced study of non-human faunal remains. Practical experience of the methods and techniques used for recording and analysing osteological remains is embedded throughout the course.

    We hold one of the largest human remains collections among UK universities We have an incredible collection of human skeletal remains, comprising more than 700 specimens. This is one of the largest such collections to be held by any UK university. Our zooarchaeology collection contains over 500 known reference skeletons of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles, including everything you need from cows and wild boar to mice and frogs. We also have licenced specimens of rare and endangered species in this collection.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Science - MSc (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Anthropology

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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