Archaeology - Human Osteoarchaeology

TheArchaeology - Human Osteoarchaeologyprogram offered by University College Cork is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of and practical training in human osteoarchaeology: the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts.

The Archaeology - Human Osteoarchaeology program offered by University College Cork consists of both lectures and lab-based practical sessions and you will benefit from the fact that theDepartment of Archaeologyhas a long tradition of research and teaching in human osteoarchaeology where youwill have the opportunity to engage in discussions with PhD students and staff, both in the classroom and outside. You will have an active role in shaping your own research project.

Thetaught MA in Human Osteoarchaeology is a one-year, full-time, vocationally-orientated course. Thisprovides both a basis for application in the workplace and an opportunity for you to continue into PhD research.

For the first part of the year, you will be required to attend lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, and field trips for seven modules. You will also choose a 20-25,000-word dissertation topic in consultation with staff. In the second part of the year, you will work on this dissertation for presentation in September.

Skills and Careers Information

This course provides you with a thorough grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of the study of archaeological human remains. Graduates from the course will be in a prime position to continue their education at PhD level or to seek employment with research, educational or commercial organisations. Since its first intake in 2004, the course has had an excellent completion rate and the majority of graduates have gone on to either work or study in archaeology.

Courses Include

• Regional and Topographical Anatomy

• Mortuary Theory

• Biocultural Approaches to Human Remains

• Osteoarchaeology Laboratory

• Palaeopathology

• Biostatistics