Bournemouth University

MSc Bioarchaeology

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

Bioarchaeology covers the investigation of human and animal skeletal remains to understand the lives of individuals and communities in the past, in relation to their social, cultural, economic, palaeoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts.

Key highlights

  • Investigates human and animal skeletal remains from past populations
  • Explores social, cultural and economic contexts of past lives
  • Examines palaeoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts of skeletal evidence

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include required subject

Scholarships

  • Academic Achievement Scholarship (International)

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    Value: £4,500

    Up to £4,500
  • Chevening Partner Scholarship Scheme

  • Chevening Scholarship Scheme (External Scholarship)

Careers this course leads to

  • Bioarchaeologist
  • Osteoarchaeologist
  • Zooarchaeologist
  • Field archaeologist
  • Museum curator
  • Heritage officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,500 | International: £18,900

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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