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Bournemouth University: Bioarchaeology
| Institution | Bournemouth University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Archaeology and Anthropology |
| Web | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01202 961916 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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
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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
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Choose one of two specialist pathways within the overall context of bioarchaeology
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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
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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.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject of Archaeology, History, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, or Forensic Science. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| Location | Talbot Campus Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject of Archaeology, History, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, or Forensic Science. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| Location | Talbot Campus Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject of Archaeology, History, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, or Forensic Science. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| Location | Talbot Campus Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB |
Fees
| England | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject of Archaeology, History, Biological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, or Forensic Science. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| Location | Talbot Campus Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB |
Fees
| England | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 8500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16000 GBP for Year 1 |
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