MSc Bioarchaeology: Zooarchaeology at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Our Zooarchaeology course combines traditional archaeology with branches of natural sciences to examine animal remains and their importance in understanding a broad range of economic and cultural issues You will study faunal evidence to develop an understanding of past human interactions with animals and will learn how to interpret past patterns of hunting and husbandry within their environmental and social context Our bioarchaeology lab is dedicated to the study of anatomical variation, palaeopathological conditions, and the funerary context of human and animal remains

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Career pathways

Many of our Archaeology students go on to study at PhD level, and the MSc in Bioarchaeology serves as excellent preparation. Your tutors and the Archaeology academic staff will help you put together applications for funding and develop a research proposal if you should choose to take this path. Of course, doctoral study is not the only option available to you, you will graduate with a full range of skills that will make you competitive in the job market. You will be encouraged to become a productive, useful and questioning member of society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social science* or humanities subject, biology, chemistry, heritage or environmental science. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. For applicants from different academic backgrounds or with relevant work experience, please use your Personal Statement to provide additional information. This might include: Why you want to study this course at the University of Exeter and what personal qualities make you suitable for postgraduate study. Relevant background (work/degree experience). English language: Profile B1 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £13,050 full-time; £6,525 part-time International fees per year: £26,300 full-time; £13,150 part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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