Core modules: forensic archaeology: recovering buried remains; forensic archaeology: soils and decay; fundamentals of forensic anthropology: osteology; further forensic anthropology: identification; role of the forensic expert; investigation and evidence collection; analytical techniques in forensic science (2-week module); courtroom skills and the legal responsibilities of the expert witness; practical archaeological excavation; option modules: mass fatality incidents; forensic craniofacial identification; firearms investigations; fire and explosion investigations.
Вступительные требования
1st or 2nd class Honours degree in archaeology, sciences or forensics or the professional equivalent; students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject are considered; students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.
| Форма обучен. |
Начало |
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| Форма обучен.Вечернее |
Начало сентябрь |
Продолж.Кол-во лет: 0 - 5 |
| Форма обучен.Дневное |
Начало сентябрь |
Продолж.Кол-во лет: 1 |
Course provides a broad introduction to the subject, leading on to an understanding of current developments in research and the latest methodologies; programme is highly practical and hands-on, providing training for giving expert witness testimonies in a courtroom situation and elsewhere; part 1 consists of a 2-week period of introductory studies followed by academic instruction in modular form; most modules are of 5 days' duration, interspersed with weeks devoted to private study and visits to forensic science establishments; students take 9 compulsory modules covering the main disciplines, and 2 electives based upon their particular background, future requirements or interests; in part 2 of the programme, students undertake a research project; the teaching staff provide a list of prospective projects each year; alternatively, with the agreement of the teaching staff/supervisor, students can undertake appropriate research of their own choosing.
