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- Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Cranfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT
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Duration
11 months
Course summary
The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how traditional and advanced techniques from archaeology and physical anthropology can be applied in the forensic context.
Who is it for?
The course offers students a wide range of different experiences with unique facilities available to no other university in the UK. The course is highly practical and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic experts with a strong background to later enter the field and be capable of giving expert witness testimonies in a courtroom situation and elsewhere.
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds, usually with a science or forensic science first degree. Many students come from abroad, especially Europe, Africa and North America.
Why this course?
The MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology course is part of the MSc Forensic Programme, and is designed to give a broad introduction to the subject, rapidly advancing into the understanding of cutting-edge research and the latest methodologies. Students have access to our purpose-built outdoor research facility: the Forensic Fieldwork Facility, one of only two in the country. The facility has been specifically designed to enable research into animal decomposition, taphonomy, search, location and excavation of buried remains.
Accreditation
The MSc of this course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Your career
Prepares you to work in the field of forensic archaeology or anthropology within forensic laboratories, police departments, government bodies, non-governmental organisations, museums, commerical archaeological companies and universities. It is also a necessary introduction that could lead into conducting research at PhD level in the subject.
Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 20,000overall cost
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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Campus address
Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, England