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This degree explores how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context.

You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes.

In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.

Specialist modules will allow you to understand how scientific techniques are used to build up a biological profile of unidentified remains; processes of decomposition (and preservation) of human tissues and associated materials; trauma analysis; and forensic identification of living people.

You’ll also gain an understanding of scientific principles and how data should be presented in a legal context.

Anthropology at the University of Sussex has been at the forefront of the subject for over 50 years, with an international reputation for engaging with real-life issues. It has become known for its expertise in the anthropology of politics and activism; environmental and economic sustainability; morality, ethics, rights and justice; and science and reproductive health. Studying anthropology at Sussex will make you part of a vibrant academic community concerned with making a difference in people’s lives.

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Explore humanity from its earliest origins to the cultures and societies of today with our BA Archaeology and Anthropology degree. Our joint honours course combines archaeology’s examination of material evidence from our past and present with anthropology’s focus on human development and contemporary cultures and societies. Studying these two disciplines together will allow you to understand more fully what it means to be human.

We offer two undergraduate degrees.

The Institute of Human Sciences, part of the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, delivers the Human Sciences BA degree. The degree considers humans as a biological, social and cultural species. Taught by specialists from biological, social, medical and environmental sciences departments of the University, the degree offers an exciting interdisciplinary perspective on humanity.

The Archaeology and Anthropology BA is delivered in conjunction with the School of Archaeology and is administered through that School. The degree draws on well over a century of experience in teaching and research, outstanding museum and library resources and the cumulative knowledge of literally dozens of academics, Oxford’s Arch & Anth course offers a comprehensive guide to the richness and diversity of human cultural experience throughout space and time.

To find out more about the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography visit their website here: www.anthro.ox.ac.uk

Social Anthropology is the comparative study of human behaviour and ideas in their social contexts. Societies around the world vary enormously in their social, cultural, religious, and political forms, and the study of these variations lies at the heart of Social Anthropology.

We are amongst the largest departments in the UK and our research interests are correspondingly diverse. Our teaching is research-led and we are committed to taking our students along with us on our critical journeys through the comparative study of culture and society.

Choose to study Social Anthropology at Edinburgh and it could change the way you think about the world.

Find out more: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees/index.php?action=subject&code=21