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Welcome to the Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensic Sciences
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Dr Ellen HambletonPrincipal Academic for Zooarchaeology
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth University overview
The Faculty of Science & Technology overview
Dept of Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science
Postgraduate Degrees
Support available
Q & A
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Bournemouth …a great place to study and live…
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Bournemouth …a great place to study and live…
Ancient & beautiful landscapes of the Wiltshire Downs, the New Forest & the Jurassic Coast
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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 graduating94% 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
First to be commended for student learning opportunities.
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£200m
investmentfacilities
by 2018
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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
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Department of Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensics
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Meet the team…
Dave Parham
John Gale
Paola Palma
Dr Eileen Wilkes
Dr Miles Russell
Prof TimothyDarvill Prof Holger
Schutkowski
Iain Hewitt
Dr FionaCoward
Dr Mark Maltby
Prof Kate Welham
Dr JohnStewart
Dr EmmaJenkins Paul Cheetham
Dr MartinSmith
Dr AmandaKorstjens
Dr EllenHambleton
Dr KarinaGerdau-Radonic
Prof MarkBrisbane
Dr SulafAssi
Dr Andrew Wittington
Dr Terri Cole
Prof David Osselton
Paul Kneller
Dr Sally Reynolds
Tilak Ginige
Harry Manley
Damian Evans
Dr Nivien Speith
Alex Otto
Dr Elizabeth Franklin
Nicola Jones
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Facilities
• Students have access to world class laboratories, field resources & computing facilities• Our own outdoor and indoor crime scene facilities• Osteology Collections• Analytical Laboratories
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Our Laboratories £2 million Investment
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Crime Scene Training Unit
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Analytical Laboratories
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Osteology Laboratories & Collections
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Five reasons to study Archaeology & Anthropology
ü Creative subjects combining arts, sciences & humanities
ü Practical disciplinesü Passport to a widerange of professions
ü Socially relevantü Fascinating & great fun!
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Five reasons to study at BU
ü Student focusedü Subject specificü Skills based, and anemphasis on employability
ü Education integrated with researchü Global talent and amazing opportunities
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Postgraduate Programmes
Today’s Webinar covers these 5 closely related Masters Programmes:
• MSc Bioarchaeology• MSc Biological Anthropology• MSc Forensic Anthropology• MSc Forensic Archaeology• MSc Osteoarchaeology
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MSc Forensic Archaeology
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MSc Forensic Archaeology
Core Units (compulsory)
• Forensic Archaeology• Principles and Methods in Human Osteology
• Advanced Forensic Archaeology
• Professional Practice in Forensic Science
Choose one from• Human Functional Anatomy• Principles and methods in Zooarchaeology
• Marine Environment, Heritage and Spatial Planning
• Techniques of Archaeological, Recovery and Recording
And one from• Crime Scene Management• Advanced Zooarchaeology• Humans, Animals and Diet
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MSc Forensic Anthropology
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MSc Forensic Anthropology
Core Units (compulsory)• Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and Methods in Human Osteology
• Bodies of Evidence• Crime Scene Management and Forensic Science
• Professional Practice in Forensic Science
Choose one from• Forensic Archaeology• Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording
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MSc Bioarchaeology
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MSc Bioarchaeology
Core Units (compulsory)
• Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and Methods in Human Osteology
• Archaeology of Human Remains
Choose 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
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MSc Biological Anthropology
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MSc Biological Anthropology
Core Units (compulsory)
• Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology
• Primate Behaviour and Ecology
• Human Evolution
Choose one from• Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording
• Principles and methods in Human Osteology
And one fromArchaeology of Human RemainsBodies of EvidenceHumans, Animals and Diet
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MSc Osteoarchaeology
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MSc Osteoarchaeology
Core Units (compulsory)
• Principles and Methods in Human Osteology
• Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology
• Advanced Zooarchaeology• Humans, Animals and Diet
Choose one from• Human Functional Anatomy
• Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording
And one from• Archaeology of Human Remains
• Bodies of Evidence
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Research – Student projects
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Some recent topics:• Skeletal injuries• Identification of human remains• Decomposition and taphonomy• Past animal management• Testing methods in osteology• Ballistic research• Ancient Butchery• Primate Behaviour
Student Research Published• Human Evolution• Journal of Archaeological Science• Forensic Science International
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Programme Details
Course Duration & Delivery
Tariff Points RelevantSubjects
• MSc Bioarchaeology• MSc Biological Anthropology• MSc Forensic Anthropology*• MSc Forensic Archaeology• MSc Osteoarchaeology
• 12 Months • Over three semesters
Usually a UK 2.1 class degree or internationalequivalent.2.2 class degrees accepted subject to specific circumstances
• Archaeology • Anthropology• *Forensic Science
(degree subject or major)
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Hands-on Learning
"There's no substitute for practical experience. Two thirds of employers believe gaining practical experience is the most valuable step you can take to improve your employment prospects. Practical experience brings advantages
that nothing else can match." (Source: 2010 CBI/EDI Education and Skills survey).
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Employability: employers and job roles
• Academia• Police forces• Government Agencies NIREX/AAIB• Historic England• Environment Agency• Wildlife / Customs• Health and Safety Executive and Safety/Environment consultancies
• Archaeological Consultancy & Field Units• Museums• Education• International Investigations e.g. InFORCE
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Student Focused: What our postgraduate 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.’
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Creating Global Talent
• Developing your talent through
• Work & study abroad• Placements support• Careers & employability
support• Volunteering opportunities• Global BUddies• Global Talent Programme
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Project : Durotriges Project, UK“The Big Dig”
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Projects: Friedrichsruhre, Germany
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INEA Project-Jordan (AHRC Funded)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao4vVcfvyuE
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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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Five reasons to study Archaeology & Anthropology
ü Creative subjects combining arts, sciences & humanities
ü Practical disciplinesü Passport to a widerange of professions
ü Socially relevantü Fascinating & great fun!
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Five reasons to study at BU
ü Student focusedü Subject specificü Skills based, and anemphasis on employability
ü Education integrated with researchü Global talent and amazing opportunities
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Support available
Dedicated Student Support
Employability Development Skills
And much more
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