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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
What topics will you cover?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
- 42 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Archaeology Anthropology Forensic Science View 23 other Short Courses in Anthropology in United KingdomAcademic 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 Fee
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International
84 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 84 USD for the full programme during 42 days. -
National
84 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 84 USD for the full programme during 42 days.
Limited access:free
$189.99 access for one year
- $84/one-off payment
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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