Program Overview
The Bioarchaeology at The University of Exeter is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioarchaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioarchaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ARCM100-Research Methods and Archaeological Theory-30
- ARCM414-Musculo-skeletal Anatomy-30
- ARCM403-Advanced Zooarchaeology-15
- ARCM405-Advanced Human Osteology-15
- ARCM407-Zooarchaeology (Masters level)-15
- ARCM408-Bioarchaeology Dissertation-60
- ARCM409-Bioarchaeology Dissertation Zooarchaeology-60
- ARCM007-Advanced Project-15
- ARCM102B-Experimental Archaeology in Practice 1-30
- ARCM102C-Experimental Archaeology in Practice 2-30
- ARCM200-Field Study-15
- ARCM225-Landscape Archaeology: Understanding the historic environment-15
- ARCM300-Material Culture-15
- ARCM405-Advanced Human Osteology-15
- ARCM407-Zooarchaeology (Masters level)-15
- ARCM411-Palaeobotany (Masters level)-15
- ARCM412-Funerary Osteoarchaeology (Masters level)-15
- ARCM414-Musculo-skeletal Anatomy-30
- ARCM501-Researching the Historic Environment Online-15
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An appropriate degree in Archaeology or a related subject (Archaeology, Geography, Anthropology, Biology or Environmental Science), normally at 2:1 level or above. Applicants with non-standard qualifications should contact the College of Humanities Postgraduate Administrator to discuss admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
