Masters Degrees (Human Osteology)

This course emphasises the study of archaeological human remains within their funerary context. It builds upon the School's extensive research in human osteology and palaeopathology and related research expertise in field archaeology, archaeozoology, molecular archaeology and archaeological biogeochemistry. Read more

Receive advanced training in the analysis of human skeletal remains through practical lab-based tuition. Working in labs, you’ll get advanced training in the analysis of human remains. Read more

This professionally accredited MSc provides the skills and knowledge for a career in forensic anthropology. Gain hands-on experience in the field and carry out research. Read more

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. Read more

This fast-advancing field combines archaeology with branches of natural sciences Our bioarchaeology lab is dedicated to the study of anatomical variation… Read more

This new MSc programme equips you with the ability to excavate and analyse human remains. Learn the practical skills needed to recover human remains in the field. Read more

Apply for this programme Our MSc Professional Human Osteoarchaeology course provides advanced instruction on the osteological methods, theories and techniques needed to identify and analyse human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts. Read more

The MSc in Palaeoanthropology provides an up-to-date foundation in the study of human evolution for people interested in human origins. Read more

Our distance learning course in Biomedical Egyptology offers the opportunity to combine the study of ancient Egypt with modern biomedical and biomolecular techniques in a format you can study at your own pace. Read more

This lecture, seminar and laboratory-based MSc equips you with the theoretical and practical skills and knowledge to study and interpret data collected from human remains. Read more

The MRes Forensic Anthropology & Bioarchaeology programme has been designed to serve graduates wanting to embark on a research degree focusing on the search, recovery or identification of human remains and factors influencing these aspects. Read more

Bioarchaeological Science is at the forefront of the scientific study of the human past. This new programme incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. Read more

School of Science and Engineering Forensic archaeology and anthropology are crucial when investigating cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes Forensic archaeology uses archaeological skills to assist with the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence. Read more

This exciting new MSc will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further research in forensic archaeology and anthropology, and/or find employment, either within a forensics-related profession or the graduate market more generally. Read more

The MA in Archaeology is an ideal postgraduate degree if you want to study the major developments in human societies from the origins of settled life to the florescence of the great civilisations. Read more