MA Forensic Archaeology and Genocide Investigation (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield

Programme overview

Fully online MA exploring how forensic archaeology contributes to understanding and investigating genocide and mass violence. It examines the cultural, political, religious, legal and humanitarian dimensions of genocide and covers evidence gathering methods such as archive research, eyewitness accounts, imagery, landscape assessment and mapping, geophysical survey, remote sensing and excavation.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028 | Study mode: online | Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Early Genocides and the Holocaust, Aftermaths of Genocide and Mass Violence, Genocides beyond the Holocaust, Methodological Approach to Genocide Investigation, New Archaeologies of Genocide and Mass Violence, Forensic Archaeological Virtual Field School and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers across archaeology, forensic investigation, humanitarian work, criminal justice and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above; relevant subjects include Archaeology, Forensic Science or Forensic Investigation, History, Genocide or Holocaust Studies, Anthropology, Law, Geography, Linguistics, and Cultural or Political Studies, although other subjects are considered. Applicants without a degree classification may be considered with significant experience in a related field such as humanitarian work, NGOs, law enforcement, the military or war graves commissions. English language for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any single component, or Duolingo English Test 105 or above.

GBP 12,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Single figure published for both Home and International students; the page does not label the period, and it is recorded as the course fee for this award. Source

Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://uoh-onlineapps.hud.ac.uk/

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