This specialisation offers a solid foundation in skeletal and dental anatomy, as well as an understanding of the histology of skeletal tissues, morphological variations, and changes that come with age and/or sex.

The programme also considers diseases that can be diagnosed from bones and teeth and the palaeoepidemiological insights which can be drawn from them.

Furthermore, students will be introduced to the methods and standards associated with ancient DNA and isotope analysis. This master will teach procedures for the excavation of skeletonised human remains along with the standards used for recording them.

In addition, special attention will be given to taphonomic changes that can take place within the grave context.

Master of Science in Archaeology

Students with the first specialisation “Palaeoecology”, “Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology” or “Artefact Studies” who write their thesis on a subject within the first specialisation, receive a Master of Science degree in Archaeology.