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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Bioarchaeology

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,900Per Year (Intl)
£10,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc (PG) Bioarchaeology at Bournemouth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU? - Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods - The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in th... International tuition fees are £18,900 per year, home/UK fees are £10,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Human Skeletal Analysis
Zooarchaeological Methods and Interpretation
Palaeopatology and Disease in Past Populations
Faunal Remains and Subsistence Reconstruction
Advanced Osteological Techniques
Bioarchaeology Research Methods and Practice
Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction from Biological Evidence
Dissertation in Bioarchaeology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementGeneral entry requirements Entry requirements The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject. Required subjects include: Archaeology, History, Biological sciences, Biological Anthropology, Anthropology, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology, Forensic Science If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follo

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,900

Home Student Fee

£10,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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