Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.
If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.
If you are an International student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course you may be interested in our Certificate of International Foundation Studies
80 UCAS points or equivalent (see individual country pages for details) plus Maths and a Science qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade C.
UKVI approved IELTS of 5.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.0.
CIFS modules to be taken
Students study the four core modules plus ONE from the following modules:
Foundation in Human Biology
Foundation in Chemistry
And ONE additional module from the following:
Foundation in Human Biology
Foundation in Chemistry
Introduction to the Social Sciences
Global Business Environment
Foundation Mathematics 2
Progression requirements for degree programme
An overall average of at least 50% and at least 55% in Foundation in Chemistry OR Foundation in Human Biology
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.
Our BSc (Hons) Archaeology and BSc (Hons) Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology programmes received 94% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020.
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First year
Core
Scientific Frameworks
Principles of Forensic Crime Scene Investigation
Independent Study for Forensic Scientists
Field Recording Skills
Introduction to Archaeological Methods
Biological Anthropology: From Human Evolution to Forensic Anthropology
Second year
Core
Laboratory Science
Forensic Examination and Analysis of Physical Evidence
Statistics and Databases for Forensic Scientists
Human Remains and Environmental Evidence
Option
Archaeological Fieldwork
Biometrics and Human Identification
Virtual Anatomy for Forensic Sciences
Relevant Elective Module
Third year
Placement
OR
Study Abroad
Final year
Core
Forensic Archaeology
Forensic Anthropology
Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence for Forensic Science
Dissertation
Option
Forensic Taphonomy
Recent Advances in the Analysis of Human Remains
Relevant Elective Module
The placement itself provides an excellent introduction to the careers market in crime scene investigation, forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology and equips students extremely well for employment in the sector.
For all students, our investment in fieldwork, and our dedicated ‘hands-on’ approach to teaching has ensured that Bradford graduates have long been seen as extremely well-grounded in the skills and knowledge that employers look for.
OSHC: 500 ($) per year
