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Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation MSc / PGDip

Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation MSc / PGDip

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Full time | University of Bradford | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Archaeology Of Specific Kinds Forensic Science (Non-Medical) Criminal Law Criminology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

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.

The course will:

  • Provide you with advanced practical, analytical and interpretative skills in forensic archaeology
  • Provide training in discipline skills to enable graduates to pursue careers in Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
  • Prepare students for careers in non-cognate fields through emphasis on team working and application of a wide knowledge base to problem solving.

This course combines approaches from different disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive forensic skill set.

It is essential that forensic archaeologists are able to appreciate their role within a wider police investigation and have a detailed understanding of crime scene management procedures.

Forensic Archaeology in the United Kingdom is rapidly developing and recognised as a distinct discipline by the Home Office Forensic Science Regulator. Bradford staff have been actively involved in defining skills matrices for use by the Institute for Archaeologists as part of the process of professional regulation.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Learning and assessment

Due to the specialist nature of the programme all modules are core to the programme, although students can choose between the research dissertation and the non-dissertation route. The teaching strategy makes use of employer engagement by including delivery of elements from police CSIs, and specialists from Forensic Service Providers (Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Archaeology and CSI) in support of LO1.

Career prospects

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.

Modules

To provide first hand experience of individually supervised research. The dissertation is to be a substantial piece of work involving all aspects of research from project design, research/experimental work/analysis to the presentation of synthesis/discussion and conclusions.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,462

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,290

Entry requirements

Students need to have: 2:2 or above in a relevant discipline, from either the humanities or sciences (e.g. archaeology, anthropology, forensic sciences, law, etc). Other relevant qualifications and past experience will also be considered. For North American students, normally a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent.