The study of human and animal skeletal remains to learn about the lives of individuals and communities in the past in relation to their social, cultural, economic, palaeoenvironmental, and evolutionary contexts is known as bioarchaeology. Animal bones and human remains are among the most common finds in all archaeological excavations.
The archaeological profession is in need of more staff with osteoarchaeological training to help with site interpretation and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals.
Within the context of bioarchaeology, select one of two specialist pathways.
MSc Bioarchaeology (Anthropology) - allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the human past and is ideal if you want to pursue doctoral-level research on human evolution.
MSc Bioarchaeology (Osteoarchaeology) - enables you to conduct more advanced research on non-human faunal remains. The course includes hands-on experience with the methods and techniques used for recording and analyzing osteological remains.
We hold one of the largest human remains collections among UK universities
MSc Bioarchaeology (Anthropology) - allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the human past and is ideal if you want to pursue doctoral-level research on human evolution.
MSc Bioarchaeology (Osteoarchaeology) enables you to conduct more advanced research on non-human faunal remains. The course includes hands-on experience with the methods and techniques used for recording and analyzing osteological remains.