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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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www.bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth … a great place to study and live…

www.bournemouth.ac.uk A Top University

Awarded a 88% of Computing Framework graduates employed/in further Queen’s study within six months of Anniversary Prize graduating for Higher & 94% are in a professional or Further Education managerial job at six months post graduation*

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

*Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

www.bournemouth.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk Faculty of Science & Technology overview

Six academic departments:

. Expert teaching staff . Archaeology, Anthropology & Forensic Science . Internationally recognised and world leading research . Computing & Informatics . Accredited courses . Creative Technology . Quality professional . Design & Engineering consultancy services . Life & Environmental Sciences . Continuous investment in . Psychology equipment and facilities

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Department of Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensics

AAFS

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 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 www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Facilities

• Trigon Estate: • Our own outdoor crime scene facility • Our Crime Scene Training Centre • Students have access to laboratories, field resources & computing facilities

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Simulation exerises

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Our Laboratories

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Major Incidents & Disaster Forensics

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Crime Scene Training Unit

www.bournemouth.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk Research – Student projects include:

• 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

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Slid e 19 Ballistic Research

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Bioarchaeology

One from • Management of Archaeological Core Units (compulsory) Material • Principles and Methods of • Human Functional Anatomy Zooarchaeology • Principles and Methods in • Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording Human Osteology • Marine Environment Heritage • Archaeology of Human and Spatial Planning Remains And one from • Human Evolution • Humans, Animals and Diet

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Biological Anthropology

One from Core Units (compulsory) • Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording • Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and methods in • Principles and Methods in Human Osteology Zooarchaeology And one from • Primate Behaviour and Ecology Archaeology of Human Remains • Human Evolution Bodies of Evidence

Humans, Animals and Diet

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Forensic Anthropology

Core Units (compulsory) Choose one from • Human Functional Anatomy • Forensic Archaeology • Principles and Methods in • Techniques of Human Osteology Archaeological Recovery • Bodies of Evidence and Recording • Crime Scene Management and Forensic Science • Professional Practice in Forensic Science

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Forensic Archaeology

One from Core Units (compulsory) • Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and methods in Zooarchaeology • Forensic Archaeology • Marine Environment, Heritage • Principles and Methods in and Spatial Planning Human Osteology • Techniques of Archaeological, Recovery and Recording • Advanced Forensic And one from Archaeology • Crime Scene Management • Professional Practice in • Advanced Zooarchaeology Forensic Science • Humans, Animals and Diet

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Forensic Toxicology by Research Units • Forensic Toxicology • Laboratory and Research Skills • Professional Practice in Forensic Science

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Osteoarchaeology

One from Core Units (compulsory) • Human Functional Anatomy • Principles and Methods in • Techniques of Human Osteology Archaeological Recovery and Recording • Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology And one from • Advanced Zooarchaeology • Archaeology of Human Remains • Humans, Animals and Diet • Bodies of Evidence

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Maritime Archaeology

One from Core Units (compulsory) • Techniques of Archaeological Recovery and Recording • Marine Environment, Heritage • Management of and Spatial Planning Archaeological Material • Maritime Archaeology And one from • Applied Field Investigation • Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage • Ancient Ships • Applied Maritime Archaeology

www.bournemouth.ac.uk MSc Archaeology

Core Unit (compulsory) • Techniques of • Choose 3 of the following: Archaeological Recovery • Advanced Zooarchaeology and Recording • Archaeology of Human Remains • Bodies of Evidence: Skeletal Changes Before and After Death • Choose 2 of the following: • Human Evolution • Forensic Archaeology • Humans, Animals and Diet • Management of Archaeological Material • Applied Maritime Archaeology • Maritime Archaeology • Principles and Methods in Human Osteology • Principles and Methods in Zooarchaeology • Marine Environment, Heritage and Spatial Planning www.bournemouth.ac.uk Programme Details

Course Duration & Tariff Points Relevant Delivery Subjects • MSc Bioarchaeology Usually a UK 2.1 • MSc Biological Anthropology class degree or • MSc Osteoarchaeology international • Archaeology • 12 Months equivalent. • Anthropology • Over three 2.2 class degrees semesters accepted subject (degree subject or to specific major) circumstances

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Course Duration & Entry Relevant Delivery Requirements Subjects • MSc Archaeology Usually a UK 2.1 • MSc Forensic Archaeology • 12 Months class degree or • MSc Maritime Archaeology* • Over three international • Archaeology semesters equivalent. • Anthropology 2.2 class degrees • *Maritime =block accepted subject (degree subject or delivery to specific major) circumstances

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Programme Details

Course Duration & Entry Relevant Delivery Requirements Subjects • MSc Forensic Anthropology* Usually a UK 2.1 • MSc Forensic Toxicology class degree or • *Archaeology • 12 Months international • *Anthropology • Over three equivalent. • *Forensic semesters 2.2 class degrees Science accepted subject to specific (degree subject or circumstances major)

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 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.’

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• Forensic Roles • Employers • Forensic Science • Police forces providers • Military • Scene of Crime • Local Authority EH Examiners Departments • Fingerprint Experts • Government Agencies • Forensic Imaging NIREX/AAIB • Fire Investigation • Environment Agency • Wildlife / Customs • HSE • Safety/Environment consultancies

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Department of Archaeology, Anthropology and Forensics

AAFS

www.bournemouth.ac.uk Fieldwork Training: Durotriges Project

www.bournemouth.ac.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf6B3tzfIpc Fieldwork Training: Durotriges Project

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 36 Projects: Stonehenge, UK

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 37 Projects: Friedrichsruhre, Germany

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 38 INEA Project-Jordan (AHRC Funded)

www.bournemouth.ac.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao4vVcfvyuE 39 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

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 40 Swash Channel Wreck

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 41 Our Laboratories £2 million Investment

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 42 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! www.bournemouth.ac.uk 43

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

www.bournemouth.ac.uk 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 www.bournemouth.ac.uk Five reasons to study at BU

 Student focused  Subject specific  Skills based  Education integrated with research  Placements, practical skills, and an emphasis on employability www.bournemouth.ac.uk Support available

Academic support Dedicated Student Support . Disability & Additional Learning Support . Language Centre Employability . Library & Learning Support Development Skills . Study Support o Academic writing And much more o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism

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