Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology MSc
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology MSc at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £26500 | £27000 | £33000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32500 | £21000 - £32000 | £23000 - £45500 |
All Anthropology courses of Durham University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £25000 | £22450 | £26876 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
All Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
This MSc, offering a holistic view of the body and society in the study and interpretation of research into human remains, is unique in the academic world and will prepare you for a fascinating career in professional archaeology or in further research into this vitally important area.
You will learn about the role of the human skeleton as one of the most important sources of evidence for understanding the past as a result of its active relationship with the social, mental and physical nature of living in a particular environment and at a particular time in history.
Taking a hands-on, highly practical approach to learning, the course provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge through a carefully designed blend of lectures, seminars and laboratory-based work where the focus is on osteoprofiling as well as health and disease.
As you progress through the course, learning methods and activities become more complex as your ability and experience around osteoprofiling and health and disease develop. You will have the opportunity to follow the direction that interests you most, and you will be able to demonstrate how your skills and knowledge have grown in your chosen field through your contact with an engaged and enthusiastic academic team.
You will learn to understand the world in which people live now and lived in the past. You will be a key part of a vibrant and committed bioarchaeology community with world-leading resources and facilities and will be ready to take your knowledge and turn it into a rewarding career anywhere in the world.
Course Structure
Core modules
Research and Study Skills in Archaeological Science provides a high level of understanding of research methods, study and presentation skills in archaeological science, covering areas such as research ethics, writing and presentation skills, research designs and research application, computing and statistics. Osteoprofiling equips you with knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the skeleton so you will learn to recognise abnormal anatomy and become familiar with basic methods of analysis relevant for human and osteology. You will receive extensive practical experience in constructing an osteological profile. Palaeopathology: Theory and Method provides an understanding of what paleopathology is in the context of the rest of archaeological study and develops the skills required to record and diagnose pathological human bone. You will receive extensive practical experience recording a wide variety of pathological conditions in real human skeletal remains. Dissertation in which you will carry out research and develop and display your skills and knowledge in a particular subject area. You will familiarise yourself with published literature on a specific topic, develop a research design, collect and evaluate data and then write and present your dissertation.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of Durham University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology MSc at Durham University
35% | Sales occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All other courses
-
- 4.5
- Foundation
-
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
A minimum of a second-class (2:1) degree or equivalent; GPA of 3.3 or above.
Reference Requirements
One satisfactory academic reference is required. There is no specific deadline for applications. Applications for any given academic year must be received before the start of that academic year.
Costs
Tuition Fees Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology MSc
England UK | £11900 | year 1 |
---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £11900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £11900 | year 1 |
Wales | £11900 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £11900 | year 1 |
EU | £26500 | year 1 |
International | £26500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 38 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
List of 211 Bachelor and Master Courses from Durham University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Durham University
-
Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology MSc | Durham University | - | - | - | £11900 | £26500 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Human Osteology and Palaeopathology MSc | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9230 | £23028 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Developmental Psychopathology MSc | Durham University | - | - | - | £13600 | £29900 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychopathology MSc | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18150 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science (Cellular Pathology) MSc | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9200 | £14000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Cellular Pathology MSc | Manchester Metropolitan University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Diagnostic Oral Pathology MMedSci | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | - | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Molecular Pathology of Cancer MSc | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics MSc | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Experimental Oral Pathology (Oral Sciences) MSc | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time |