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Overview
The location, exhumation and identification of the dead requires highly specialised expertise. On Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at FutureLearn, you’ll learn the latest scientific techniques for body location, recovery and analysis.
Key facts:
- Through a series of real-life case studies, video lab sessions, interactive 3D models, photographs and podcasts, you’ll explore key forensic techniques.
- You’ll learn how to locate gravesites, excavate human remains, and determine factors like sex and age-at-death from the skeleton. You will also understand how to identify pathology on the skeleton, and be introduced to DNA analysis.
Programme Structure
Topics include:Body location and recovery in forensic contexts
Osteoprofiling (skeletal analysis of sex, age-at-death, stature)
Identification of pathology and trauma
Latest developments in biomolecular techniques
Taphonomic processes (decomposition and commingling of human remains)
Forensic case studies (e.g. post-conflict regions, mass disasters)
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology Anthropology Forensic Science View 8 other Short Courses in Archaeology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suitable for anyone intrigued by forensic archaeology and anthropology.
- The course is specifically designed for forensic, crime scene, and police practitioners who require training in anthropological and archaeological techniques.
- It will be useful for undergraduate forensics students or those interested in studying forensic archaeology and anthropology at university.
- It may also be useful to those working in legal and human rights contexts who require an understanding of forensic methods.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
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