Course summary
This professionally accredited MSc provides the skills and knowledge for a career in forensic anthropology. Gain hands-on experience in the field and carry out research.
- Benefit from specialised forensic science labs and facilities
- Study a course developed and delivered by leading researchers
- Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
- Gain hands-on experience in the field by getting involved with excavation and bioarchaeological analysis of real human remains at a medieval cemetery - the Poulton Project
- Explore leading methodologies for identification of unknown individuals
- Discover how stratigraphic excavation techniques are used to solve missing person cases
- Look forward to employment opportunities in forensic anthropology and related fields
- Take an optional module in skeletal anatomy – a complete introduction to working with bones
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Assessment methods on this course include: a combination of seen/unseen exam papers with essay and interpretative style questions and coursework featuring: laboratory reports, essays, case studies, oral exams, poster presentations, scientific paper production, e-portfolio, problem solving exercises and the project thesis.
Entry requirements
-a good second class honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as anthropology, anatomy or forensic science and -an academic reference or -alternative qualifications, coupled with a significant period of relevant work experience -RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements: -IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component) -International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate -International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10195 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £10195 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £10195 | Year 1 |
Wales | £10195 | Year 1 |
International | £18250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ