MSc Bioarchaeology at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Bioarchaeology investigates human and animal skeletal remains to understand the lives of past individuals and communities in their social, cultural, economic, palaeoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts.

Department: Archaeology & Anthropology | Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. January start: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core units: Principles & Methods in Human Osteology, Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology, Archaeology of the Dead, Advanced Approaches in Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology, Research Methods, Professional Practice, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates join a field where BU alumni are recognised as some of the most experienced forensic archaeologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. January start: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply

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