Forensic archaeology uses archaeological skills to assist with the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence. Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for the medico-legal and humanitarian purposes of establishing identity. Both play a key role in UK and international investigations in cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes.
Many of our staff are forensic experts. They will help you gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to search for, and recover, human remains in a number of different scenarios and analyse and interpret skeletal remains. You will learn how to write forensic archaeological and skeletal reports, and how these reports are used in the legal process, including presenting evidence as an expert witness in court. You will develop the practical skills and knowledge required by those who search for missing people and will be involved in the recovery of remains from clandestine burials.
Careers:
There is an international requirement for forensic archaeologists and forensic anthropologists who are competent in dealing with the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence in medico-legal and humanitarian roles. This course provides the skills to facilitate a career in the lab and field in forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology. You will also develop the skills to continue into academic research.
Our graduates have gone on to roles in the following areas:
academia
teaching
research
museums
forensic practice
police
non-governmental organisations
archaeological practice
further postgraduate training.
For international students
A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree. IELTS Overall 6.5 - Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0. The TOEFL score would be Overall:88; writing:23, Listening:21, Reading:20 and Speaking:20.
12 months - Full time
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Fee
£20,600.00 (US$ 26,603) per yearThe mentioned fee is for 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution
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Start Date
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Address
Dundee City Campus 1, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom
Alumni Scholarship
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Value of scholarship
The University of Dundee provides up to £3,000 for Alumni Students.
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How to applay
There is not a separate application form for this scholarship. You must apply to study an eligible course at the University of Dundee first and your eligibility will be assessed as part of your course application.
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Requierments
The University of Dundee provides up to £3,000 for Alumni Students. If you meet the following criteria, then you will be eligible to receive the scholarship:
Have applied to study a full (180 credit) postgraduate taught course
Your course starts in September 2023.
Have graduated from the University of Dundee, having previously completed a full undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree
If you are not a direct graduate of the University of Dundee, but someone in your immediate family is, then you are also eligible for this Scholarship. If you meet the following criteria, then you will be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Have applied to study a full (180 credit) postgraduate taught course.
Your course starts in September 2023.
Have an immediate family member who has studied at the University of Dundee, having completed a full undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree. Immediate family members include Siblings, Children, Parents and Spouses.
Where eligible, this scholarship can be combined with one of the following scholarships:
Global Excellence or
Global Citizenship or
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships (one region only)
Only one Alumni award can be awarded, either the direct graduate award or family award.
The value of this scholarship varies depending on your fee status:
For Home and RUK applicants the value of the scholarship is £1,500 GBP, for 1 year only
For International applicants, the value of the scholarship is £3,000 GBP, for 1 year only.
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Who can applay
England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, All international, EU, UK
Global Citizenship Scholarship (September 2023)
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Value of scholarship
£5,000 discount of tuition fees (per year of study)
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How to applay
Complete the application form to apply for this scholarship - Closing date : Monday 31 July 2023 at 23:59 (UK time) for Sep 2023 entry.
All applications must be submitted via the linked form and will not be accepted via email. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
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Requierments
Our Global citizenship scholarship recognises applicants who strongly align with the University of Dundee's values of
valuing people
working together
integrity
making a difference
excellence
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
Have submitted an application to study at the University of Dundee for September 2023, and received an Offer for a full-time, on campus Course. Please see our Terms and Conditions for exclusions.
Hold International Fee Status as determined by the University of Dundee, which is communicated in your Offer letter.
Not hold any other University of Dundee Scholarships.