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BSc (Hons) Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology (with placement year)

APPLY NOW Explore how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context.   Key Facts Degree Duration: 5 years :1 year pathway + …

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Explore how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context.

 

Key Facts

  • Degree Duration: 5 years :1 year pathway + 4 year degree
  • Pathways Available: International Foundation Year | International Year Zero
  • Start Dates: September
  • Tuition Fee: £15,195

 

Degree Overview

Through this course you will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes. Throughout your studies 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 of this degree programme 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. You’ll also gain an understanding of scientific principles and how data should be presented in a legal context.

Important

  • As part of this course you will be required to purchase:
    – A lab coat worth £10
    – Outdoor waterproof work clothing (personal asset) – £50
    – Outdoor waterproof safety work shoes (personal asset) £30
    – Tool kit (can be accumulated over time, personal asset) – £50

Admissions Requirements

A levels

BBC to include at least one Science subject, including:

  • Psychology
  • Maths
  • Geology
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology

Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element where applicable (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

T levels

Merit – with subject specific requirement in Science.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM. Science subject required.

Applicants on Access Programmes

Meet UCAS tariff of 112. Science subject required.

International Baccalaureate requirements

112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 1 HL Science subject at grade 6. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, and you have a UKVI approved IELTS, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course.

 

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study RouteTuition Fees (2024-25)
International Foundation Year (IFY)From £15,195
International Year Zero (IYZ)From £15,195
International Year One (IY1)From £15,195
Pre-Master’s (PM)From £8,595

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Course Features

  • Duration 5 Years
  • Activities UK
  • Time September
£15,195
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