Archaeology Bioarchaeology (MSc)

Learn how to uncover the secrets of past lives through the study of human and animal skeletons. With this specialist master’s in bioarchaeology, you’ll gain expertise in human anatomy, with unlimited access to our large skeletal collection. You’ll also develop skills in faunal analysis; we have one of the largest reference collections of mammals, birds and fish in the UK. We're ranked 6th in the UK for archaeology (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Your specialist bioarcheology learning will cover: analysing human bones to understand age, sex, diet, health and migration identifying mammals, birds and fish through skeletal remains understanding fossilisation and bone modification interpreting archaeology from collections of remains Beyond your specialist modules you can personalise this MSc bioarchaeology degree to your areas of interest through a range of optional modules. This archaeological science master's is a very practical degree, but you don’t need prio

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £13,100 per year

UK students: £26,200 per year

UK/Home: £26,200 per year

International: £13,100 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

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