MSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University

Gain the scientific knowledge needed to investigate sensitive, and at times highly emotive, human events and provide much-needed answers. This fascinating MSc, with its strong international humanitarian focus and alignment with UN sustainability goals of peace and justice, equips you with the skills and knowledge to work or carry out research in the sensitive, and at times, highly emotive, field of forensic archaeology and anthropology. The course is informed by innovative work carried out by researchers in the Department of Archaeology.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During this one-year course, you will learn through a varied and challenging mixture of lectures, seminars, hands-on practical classes and mock scenarios, that will involve you in a range of realistic forensic situations. Compulsory modules include Research Skills in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, Osteoprofiling, Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology: Theory and Practice, Dissertation.

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