This professionally accredited MSc provides the skills and knowledge for a career in forensic anthropology. Gain hands-on experience in the field and carry out research.

• Benefit from specialised forensic science labs and facilities
• Study a course developed and delivered by leading researchers
• Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
• Gain hands-on experience in the field by getting involved with excavation and bioarchaeological analysis of real human remains at a medieval cemetery - the Poulton Project
• Explore leading methodologies for identification of unknown individuals
• Discover how stratigraphic excavation techniques are used to solve missing person cases
• Look forward to employment opportunities in forensic anthropology and related fields
• Take an optional module in skeletal anatomy – a complete introduction to working with bones

Forensic Anthropology combines physical anthropological knowledge and the application of forensic methods and techniques. The discipline is used by the justice system to solve cases where a missing person or an unknown murder victim is involved.

Completing this MSc degree will give you the skills to continue into academic research or forge a career as a Forensic Anthropologist. Employment opportunities may be available with the Police, Serious Organised Crime Agency and MI5.