MSc Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation at University of Bradford

Forensic Archaeology is the specialist application of archaeological techniques to the search and recovery of evidential material from crime scenes, often but not always related to buried human remains. This course is taught by staff with extensive crime scene experience who regularly work on a range of operations and are at the forefront of the professional development of the discipline. Provide you with advanced practical, analytical and interpretative skills in forensic archaeology.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation, Advanced Fieldwork Programme for CSI, Forensic Taphonomy, Dissertation, Introduction to Forensic Archaeology and Forensic Anthropology, Crime Scene Investigation, Independent Research Papers for CSI, Professional Development, among others.

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in law enforcement (both as Police Officers and Scene of Crime/Scientific Support), Forensic Science as well as commercial archaeology with enhanced skill sets.

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