Program Overview
The Human Osteology and Funerary Studies at The University of Winchester 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 Human Osteology and Funerary Studies 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 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Winchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Osteology and Funerary Studies 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
- Human Skeletal Anatomy and Fundamentals of Skeletal Analysis
- Palaeopathology
- Concepts of Funerary Archaeology
- Funerary Studies
- Research Methods and Skills
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally a first or second-class Honours degree in Archaeology o ra related subject. It is also expected that prospective students will have already taken an undergraduate level module in Human Bioarchaeology/Human Osteology or equivalent, have participated in a bioarchaeological/osteological field school, or have relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Winchester 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 Winchester
The University of Winchester
Winchester, United Kingdong
The University of Winchester is a public research university based in the city of Winchester, Hampshire, England. The university has origins tracing back to 1840 as a teacher training college, but...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months