MSc Archaeology Bioarchaeology at University of Southampton

Learn how to uncover the secrets of past lives through the study of human and animal skeletons. With this specialist master’s in bioarchaeology, you’ll gain expertise in human anatomy, with unlimited access to our large skeletal collection. You’ll also develop skills in faunal analysis; we have one of the largest reference collections of mammals, birds and fish in the UK.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 to 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies will run for a full year, from September to the following September. If you’d like to take longer to complete this master’s you can study part-time over 2 to 5 years. If you decide that you’d like to change to a different archaeology specialism within the first 2 weeks of term you’ll be able to change your degree.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, archaeological contractors, archaeological consultants. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, archivist, archaeologist, historic buildings officer, conservation officer, academic researcher, museum curator, gallery exhibitions officer.

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