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Bournemouth University overview

The Faculty of Science & Technology overview

Dept of Archaeology, Anthropology & forensic Science

Postgraduate Degrees

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Bournemouth … a great place to study and live…


A Top University

Awarded a

Queen’s

Anniversary Prize

for Higher &

Further Education

88% of Computing Framework graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating 94% are in a professional or managerial job at six months post graduation*

“BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries”

Dedicated international support

*Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13


Faculty of Science & Technology

overview

Expert teaching staff

Internationally recognised

and world leading research

Accredited courses

Quality professional

consultancy services

Continuous investment in

equipment and facilities

Six academic departments:

Archaeology, Anthropology &

Forensic Science

Computing & Informatics

Creative Technology

Design & Engineering

Life & Environmental Sciences

Psychology


Department of Archaeology,

Anthropology and Forensics

AAFS


Postgraduate Programmes


Postgraduate Programmes

• MSc Archaeology

• MSc Bioarchaeology

• MSc Biological Anthropology

• MSc Forensic Anthropology

• MSc Forensic Archaeology

• MSc Forensic Toxicology by Research

• MSc Maritime Archaeology

• MSc Osteoarchaeology


Facilities

• Trigon Estate:

• Our own outdoor crime

scene facility

• Our Crime Scene

Training Centre

• Students have access to

laboratories, field

resources & computing

facilities


Simulation exerises


Our Laboratories


Major Incidents & Disaster

Forensics


Crime Scene Training Unit


Research – Student projects

include:

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• Near body drug screening

• Pharmacogenomics

• cancer treatment and pain relief

• Drug addicted mothers & babies

• Drugs in Saliva / Oral Fluid –

roadside drug testing

• Skeletal injuries

• Identification of human remains

• “ Designer drugs”

• Entomotoxicology

• Fingerprint development

• Decomposition and taphonomy

• Survival of submerged structures

• Counterfeit medicines and tobacco

• Past animal management

• Testing methods in osteology


Ballistic Research


MSc Bioarchaeology

Core Units (compulsory)

• Human Functional Anatomy

• Principles and Methods in

Human Osteology

• Archaeology of Human

Remains

One from

• Management of Archaeological

Material

• Principles and Methods of

Zooarchaeology

• Techniques of Archaeological

Recovery and Recording

• Marine Environment Heritage

and Spatial Planning

And one from

• Human Evolution

• Humans, Animals and Diet


MSc Biological Anthropology




Zooarchaeology

• Primate Behaviour and

Ecology

• Human Evolution

One from

• Techniques of

Archaeological Recovery

and Recording

• Principles and methods in

Human Osteology

And one from

Archaeology of Human

Remains

Bodies of Evidence

Humans, Animals and Diet


MSc Forensic Anthropology




Human Osteology

• Bodies of Evidence

• Crime Scene Management

and Forensic Science

• Professional Practice in

Forensic Science

Choose one from

• Forensic Archaeology

• Techniques of


and Recording


MSc Forensic Archaeology




Human Osteology

• Advanced Forensic

Archaeology

• Professional Practice in

Forensic Science

One from


• Principles and methods in

Zooarchaeology

• Marine Environment, Heritage


• Techniques of Archaeological,


And one from

• Crime Scene Management

• Advanced Zooarchaeology



MSc Forensic Toxicology by

Research

Units

• Forensic Toxicology

• Laboratory and Research Skills

• Professional Practice in Forensic

Science


MSc Osteoarchaeology



Human Osteology


Zooarchaeology



One from

• Human Functional

Anatomy

• Techniques of


and Recording

And one from

• Archaeology of Human

Remains

• Bodies of Evidence


MSc Maritime Archaeology


• Management of

Archaeological Material

• Maritime Archaeology

• Applied Field Investigation

• Ancient Ships

One from

• Techniques of Archaeological


• Marine Environment, Heritage


And one from

• Management of Underwater

Cultural Heritage

• Applied Maritime Archaeology


MSc Archaeology

Core Unit (compulsory)

• Techniques of


and Recording

• Choose 2 of the following:


• Management of Archaeological Material

• Maritime Archaeology

• Principles and Methods in Human

Osteology

• Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology

• Marine Environment, Heritage and Spatial

Planning

• Choose 3 of the following:


• Archaeology of Human Remains

• Bodies of Evidence: Skeletal

Changes Before and After Death

• Human Evolution


• Applied Maritime Archaeology


Programme Details

Course Duration &

Delivery

Tariff Points Relevant

Subjects

• MSc Bioarchaeology

• MSc Biological Anthropology

• MSc Osteoarchaeology • 12 Months

• Over three

semesters

Usually a UK 2.1

class degree or

international

equivalent.

2.2 class degrees

accepted subject

to specific

circumstances

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

(degree subject or

major)


Programme Details

Course Duration &

Delivery

Entry

Requirements

Relevant

Subjects

• MSc Archaeology

• MSc Forensic Archaeology

• MSc Maritime Archaeology*

• 12 Months

• Over three

semesters

• *Maritime =block

delivery

Usually a UK 2.1

class degree or

international

equivalent.

2.2 class degrees

accepted subject

to specific

circumstances

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

(degree subject or

major)


Programme Details

Course Duration &

Delivery

Entry

Requirements

Relevant

Subjects

• MSc Forensic Anthropology*

• MSc Forensic Toxicology • 12 Months

• Over three

semesters

Usually a UK 2.1

class degree or

international

equivalent.

2.2 class degrees

accepted subject

to specific

circumstances

• *Archaeology

• *Anthropology

• *Forensic

Science

(degree subject or

major)


Student Focused: What our Forensics

students say

‘Studying here (BU) gave me not just a good

scientific foundation but also the skills to practice

the procedures, methodologies and analysis

involved in fieldwork. My lecturers were

exceptional and I learnt a lot from their scientific

knowledge and international experience.’

‘Highlights of my time studying include anthropology

lab, use of real physical remains and simulations.’

‘I really enjoyed the high profile guest lectures with

great experiences which they often share with

students.’


• Forensic Roles • Forensic Science

providers

• Scene of Crime Examiners

• Fingerprint Experts

• Forensic Imaging

• Fire Investigation

• Employers • Police forces

• Military

• Local Authority EH Departments

• Government Agencies NIREX/AAIB

• Environment Agency

• Wildlife / Customs

• HSE

• Safety/Environment consultancies


Department of Archaeology,

Anthropology and Forensics

AAFS


Fieldwork Training: Durotriges Project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf6B3tzfIpc

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Fieldwork Training: Durotriges Project


Projects: Stonehenge, UK


Projects: Friedrichsruhre,

Germany


INEA Project-Jordan (AHRC

Funded)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao4vVcfvyuE


Projects: Chicken Coop (AHRC

Funded)

AHRC Science and Culture Grant

(£1.9 million)

Bournemouth University leading project with

collaborators from the Universities of:

Oxford, Leicester, York and Roehampton.

Tracing introduction and spread of chickens

through time and space

Egg

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Swash Channel Wreck


Our Laboratories

£2 million Investment


Five reasons to study

Archaeology & Anthropology

Creative subjects combining arts,

sciences & humanities

Field-based disciplines

Passport to a wide range of

professions

Socially relevant

Great Fun!


Why are archaeology graduates

attractive to a large number of

employers?

Archaeology involves both arts-based and

scientific techniques-graduates gain a wide range

of skills and experience, broader than in most

other humanities or science degrees


What our students say….

‘I've really enjoyed studying at BU. The staff are very

approachable & willing to help, & there are many

opportunities to gain practical experience’

Emma Bonthorne

‘I found the course very exciting & extremely

educational; it has shaped the way I think today.’

Georgina Smith

‘I really enjoy being & working outside & I wanted to be

able to gain a better understanding of the

development of our environment & landscape. I

chose BU because I was really impressed by the

friendliness of the staff & the range of specialist

facilities available.’

James Sugrue


Five reasons to study at BU

Student focused

Subject specific

Skills based

Education integrated with research

Placements, practical skills, and an

emphasis on employability


Support available

Dedicated Student Support

Employability

Development Skills

And much more

Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support

Language Centre

Library & Learning Support

Study Support o Academic writing

o Critical analysis

o Exam and revision techniques

o Presentations

o Referencing

o Avoiding plagiarism

Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy

Counselling

Medical Centre


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