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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc/PgDip

Institution:

Cranfield University

Dept/School/Faculty:

Shrivenham – Cranfield Defence and Security

Duration:

1 year full-time, 2 to 5 years part-time starting in September

Entry Requirements:

Normally a 1st or 2nd class Honours degree or equivalent in archaeology, forensics or scientific discipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject will also be considered. Students whose first language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.

Masters Fees:

http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/funding/tuitionfees_cds.pdf

Start Month(s):

September

Masters Degree Type:

MSc, PgDip

Contact Name:

Enquiries Office

Study Type:

The Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc is designed to give a broad introduction to the subject, rapidly advancing into the understanding of cutting-edge research and the latest methodologies.

The course is highly practical and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic experts capable of giving expert witness testimonies in a courtroom situation and elsewhere.

The course consists of a two-week period of introductory studies followed by academic instruction in modular form. Most modules are of five days' duration, interspersed with weeks devoted to private study and visits to forensic science establishments.

Students are required to take four core modules, four role specific modules and choose three elective modules based on their particular background, future requirements, or interests. This is followed by a four-month research project and thesis.

The Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc is part of the Forensic MSc Programme which has been formally accredited by the Forensic Science Society.

Modules:

Core modules (compulsory):
Investigation and Evidence Collection
Reasoning for Forensic Science
Analytical Techniques
Courtroom Skills

Role specific modules (compulsory):
Forensic Archaeology: Recovering Buried Remains
Forensic Archaeology: Mass Grave Excavation
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology
Further Forensic Anthropology: Identification

Elective modules (select three):
Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
Trace Evidence
Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics
Practical Archaeological Excavation
Forensic Craniofacial Identification
Mass Fatality Incidents
Introduction to Environmental Forensics
Fakes and Forgeries
Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science

Research project:
After successful completion of the taught phase of the course, each MSc student undertakes a research project. The teaching staff provide a list of prospective projects each year. Alternatively, with agreement of the teaching staff/supervisor, students can undertake appropriate research of their own choosing and sponsored/part-time students can undertake a project at their own place of employment.

We also offer a postgraduate diploma in which students are required to complete the taught phase only.

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Visit the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc/PgDip page on the Cranfield University web site for more details!

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