Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their first degree in archaeology, history, ancient history, anthropology, biology, geography, geology, chemistry, heritage, or similar. While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

For applicants from different academic backgrounds or with relevant work experience, please use your Personal Statement to provide additional information. This might include:

Why you want to study this course at the University of Exeter and what personal qualities make you suitable for postgraduate study.
Relevant background (work/degree experience).
Lecturers/modules you are particularly interested in and why.
Career/future ambitions and how the course will help you achieve them.

Feel free to informally contact the Programme Director (see above) for advice before submitting your formal application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Zooarchaeology course combines traditional archaeology with branches of natural sciences to examine animal remains and their importance in understanding a broad range of economic and cultural issues.
You will study faunal evidence to develop an understanding of past human interactions with animals and will learn how to interpret past patterns of hunting and husbandry within their environmental and social context.
Our bioarchaeology lab is dedicated to the study of anatomical variation, palaeopathological conditions, and the funerary context of human and animal remains.
This fast-advancing field combines archaeology with branches of natural sciences.

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

UK students

£12,500 (full-time)

International students

£25,300 (full-time)

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Prof Alan Outram

Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72

Visit website

Apply

Bioarchaeology: Zooarchaeology