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Master of Human Osteoarchaeology

University of Edinburgh

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

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Human Osteoarchaeology offered by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.

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

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Human Osteoarchaeology. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Higher education
  • Heritage management and agencies
  • Commercial archaeology
  • Research
  • Consultancy
  • Tourism industry
  • Government agencies and institutions
  • Broadcasting
  • Laboratory work

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. You will normally take seven courses across two semesters of teaching
  • Including six compulsory courses and an option of your choice. Courses named on the page include Human Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy
  • Analytical Methods in Human Osteoarchaeology
  • Quantitative Methods and Reasoning in Archaeology
  • Skeletal Pathology
  • Bioarchaeological Analysis and Interpretation. Options include Practical Zooarchaeology
  • Archaeological Illustration
  • Biomolecular Archaeology: the Appliance of Science. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • A minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent
  • In a relevant subject such as Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Sciences and related fields
  • No previous knowledge of human osteology is required
  • Depending on the number of eligible applicants
  • We may need to limit the number of students admitted
  • Based on academic merit.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£34,860 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£45,687 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.