BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford

This degree explores how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context. You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes. In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year option  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Scientific Frameworks, Independent Study for Forensic Scientists, Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation, Introduction to Archaeological Methods, Biological Anthropology: From Human Evolution To Forensic Anthropology, Field Recording Skills. Second year (optional): Forensic Biology. Second year (core): Virtual Anatomy for Forensic Sciences, Forensic Examination and Analysis of Physical Evidence, Statistics And Databases For Forensic Scientists, Comparative Osteology, Forensic Chemistry. Fourth year (optional): Placement, Study Abroad Experience. Final year (optional): Forensic Taphonomy: the degradation of human remains and death-scene materials, Dating, Diet and Identity. Final year (core): Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Archaeology, Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence for Forensic Science.

Career pathways

Bradford archaeology graduates are highly sought after by employers. Part of that is down to a national shortage of archaeologists but another part is that Bradford has one of the world’s leading schools and a breadth of experience that spans over 40 years.

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