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Master of Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology

University of Bradford

  • Bradford, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year MSc studying archaeological human remains in their burial context.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • University lecturer
  • Teaching assistant or post-doctoral researcher
  • Osteologist
  • Commercial archaeologist
  • Museum research
  • Curatorial and education staff
  • Doctoral research

Curriculum

  • One-year MSc with a Dissertation and Professional Development. Modules include Human Bioarchaeology
  • Palaeopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy
  • Grave Concerns: Investigating the Archaeology of Death and Burial
  • and Chronology
  • Isotopes and biomolecules.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK 2:2 degree or equivalent (some courses require a related subject
  • Professional experience considered)
  • IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 each) standard
  • 6.5 For LLM and psychology courses and 7.0 for Clinical Pharmacy.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an approved university equivalent to UK 2:2 (Management page: any discipline, Professional qualifications with relevant experience also accepted, Mature applicants over 21 considered), Engineering, Science and law courses may require a related first degree (course page decides).

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Two References
  • English Proficiency Results if required
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£3,900 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.