Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MSc Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology at UCL (University College London). Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Get first-hand experience studying human remains in both bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological contexts. This one-year master’s covers all the bases – from intensive skeletal, dental anatomy, procedures for assessing and analysing human skeletal material, to identifying diseases in the skeleton, and the legal context when dealing with modern forensic human remains. It’s the ideal springboard for a career in bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology or archaeology. International tuition fees are £35,400 per year, home/UK fees are £8,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £16,800 £8,400 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £35,400 £17,700

Graduate Outcomes

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