The University of Edinburgh Multiple locations Edinburgh , Scotland , United Kingdom
Overview
Human skeletal remains are the most direct evidence of past lifeways and their scientific investigation gives unique insights into human history. Bioarchaeology, also known as osteoarchaeology (the study of archaeological human remains), is a subdiscipline of biological anthropology. It is an exciting interdisciplinary field that draws on a variety of techniques, ranging from visual examination of the whole skeleton to the biomolecular analysis of small bone samples. Demographic shifts, environmental changes, migrations, lifestyles, numerous diseases and the impact of violence and conflict all leave traces on the skeleton.
Combining theoretical learning with hands-on practice, the Human Osteoarchaeology programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to your handling and analysis of specimens recovered from archaeological sites.
Career opportunities
Examples of career paths available to archaeology graduates (although some may require additional training) include:
- higher education
- heritage management and agencies
- commercial archaeology
- research
- consultancy
- tourism industry
- government agencies and institutions
- broadcasting
- laboratory work
An archaeology degree does not, of course, restrict you to a career in archaeology. The programme also equips you for advanced study.
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Courses include:
- Human Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy
- Analytical Methods in Human Osteology
- Quantitative Methods and Reasoning in Archaeology
- Skeletal Pathology
- Bioarchaeological Analysis and Interpretation
- Research Sources and Strategies in Bioarchaeology
- Exploring the past with data science
- Practical Zooarchaeology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
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On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Archaeology Anthropology View 134 other Masters in Archaeology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
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TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
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General requirements
- 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.
- We will also consider relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications.
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