PostgraduateMSc

Archaeology (Bioarchaeology)

Name: Archaeology (Bioarchaeology)
Price: 11500 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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1 yearDuration

£26,200Per Year (Intl)

£11,500Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSc Archaeology (Bioarchaeology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course Uncover the secrets of past lives through the analysis of human and animal skeletons on our specialist MSc Archaeology Bioarchaeology degree. Gain expertise in human anatomy with unlimited access to our extensive skeletal collection—one of the largest mammal, bird, and fish reference collections in the UK. Ranked 7th for archaeology and 3rd for research quality int he UK (Complete University Gudie 2026) , this practical master's requires no prior knowledge of biology or anatomy. International tuition fees are £26,200 per year, home/UK fees are £11,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Skeletal Analysis and Osteological Methods

Human Bioarchaeology and Population Studies

Zooarchaeology and Faunal Analysis

Isotope Analysis and Dietary Reconstruction

Paleopathology and Health in Past Populations

Taphonomy and Bone Modification Processes

Advanced Archaeological Science and Imaging Techniques

Research Methods and Professional Practice in Bioarchaeology

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6.5	6.5	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,200

Home Student Fee

£11,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

5%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

85%Professional Jobs

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