Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
This degree explores how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context.
You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes.
In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.
Specialist modules will allow you to understand how scientific techniques are used to build up a biological profile of unidentified remains; processes of decomposition (and preservation) of human tissues and associated materials; trauma analysis; and forensic identification of living people.
Understanding of scientific principles and how data should be presented in a legal context underpin the degree.
Archaeological Sciences was in the top 10 for archaeology in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) which assesses the quality of research conducted in all UK Universities. 70% of our research was found to be world leading or internationally excellent and we were ranked 3rd in the UK for research impact.
Find out more about the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences.
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Typical offer: BBC / 112 UCAS points
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Subjects
- Interpretation
- Archaeology
- Anatomy
- International
- Trauma
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Anthropology
- Forensic Taphonomy
- Biometrics and Human Identification
- Virtual Anatomy
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
Stage 1
- Introduction to Archaeological Methods Core (20 credits)
- Introduction to Biological Anthropology Core (20 credits)
- Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation Core (20 credits)
- Independent Study for Forensic Scientists Core (20 credits)
- Scientific Frameworks Core (20 credits)
- Field Recording Methods Core (20 credits)
Stage 2
- Archaeology Field Course Option (20 credits)
- Biometrics and Human Identification Core (20 credits)
- Laboratory Science Core (20 credits)
- Forensic Examination and Analysis of Physical Evidence Core (20 credits)
- Virtual Anatomy for forensic sciences Option (20 credits)
- Human Remains and Environmental Evidence Core (20 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis Option (20 credits)
- Relevant Elective module Option
Placement/Study Abroad (4-year programme)
Stage 3
- Forensic Archaeology Core (20 credits)
- Forensic Anthropology Core (20 credits)
- Advanced Methods in Forensic Anthropology Option (20 credits)
- Forensic Taphonomy Core (20 credits)
- Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence for Forensic Science Core (20 credits)
- Individual Project Option (40 credits)
- Forensic Research Project Option (20 credits)
- Relevant Elective module Option
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)