Advanced Forensic Anthropology PGDip at University of Dundee

Programme overview

The PGDip is designed for professionals with a background in forensic anthropology who want to deepen their expertise, without a research dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 9 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students build advanced skills in recovering human remains, analysing them and interpreting findings, including skeletal analysis and trauma interpretation.

Career pathways

Routes include forensic casework, law enforcement, humanitarian investigations and academia, with preparation for disaster victim identification and war crimes investigations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject; applicants without it may be considered with appropriate professional experience. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Speaking 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,300 a year. Same fee for Scottish and rest of UK/Republic of Ireland students; per year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,350 a year. Per year of study, before scholarships. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 9 months

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