MSc in Forensic Archaeological Science
Co-ordinator: Roxana
Ferllini
Other Major Contributors: Simon
Hillson, Tony Waldron, Wendy Birch (Anatomy)
This degree is designed to provide students who have an archaeological background (or equivalent experience) with the skills required in order to work within the field of crime investigation: with emphasis on search and recovery. In particular, this programme deals with scientific skills which are commonly employed in archaeological research, and which are now being applied increasingly within the field of in forensic investigations. The programme also combines the expertise of the Institute of Archaeology with the skills and experience provided by police officers and forensic scientists from other institutions.
This degree has strong links with the MSc in Skeletal and Dental Bioarchaeology which ensures that individual courses have an interesting mix of participants and provides many opportunities for cross-disciplinary discussion.
Teaching is carried out over a full academic year, although it is also possible to take the course part-time over two years. If you do not have an archaeological background, please contact the programme co-ordinator for further guidance.
Application Deadlines: The deadline for applications is 1st April. This course is now full for 2013/14 and we are unable to consider any further applications. We can accept applications for 2014/15 from September 2013.
