Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation

University of Bradford
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year CriminologyForensic science

About this course

Forensic Archaeology is the specialist application of archaeological techniques to the search and recovery of evidential material from crime scenes, often but not always related to buried human remains.

This course is taught by staff with extensive crime scene experience who regularly work on a range of operations and are at the forefront of the professional development of the discipline.

The course will:

  • Provide you with advanced practical, analytical and interpretative skills in forensic archaeology

  • Provide training in discipline skills to enable graduates to pursue careers in Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

  • Prepare students for careers in non-cognate fields through emphasis on team working and application of a wide knowledge base to problem solving

  • This course combines approaches from different disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive forensic skill set.

    It is essential that forensic archaeologists are able to appreciate their role within a wider police investigation and have a detailed understanding of crime scene management procedures.

    Forensic Archaeology in the United Kingdom is rapidly developing and recognised as a distinct discipline by the Home Office Forensic Science Regulator. Bradford staff have been actively involved in defining skills matrices for use by the Institute for Archaeologists as part of the process of professional regulation.

    Professional Accreditation This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

    Rankings We are ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Archaeology in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by subject.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Bradford

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Bradford

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
    2112 Biological scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Bradford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science

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    University of Bradford

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