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Introduction to the MA Human Osteoarchaeology Program

The Department of Archaeology at University College Cork has a long tradition of research and teaching in Human Osteoarchaeology. The taught MA in Human Osteoarchaeology is a one-year, full-time, vocationally orientated programme in Human Osteoarchaeology. This provides both a basis for application in the workplace and an opportunity for students to continue into PhD research.

Program Objectives

The programme is designed to give students an in-depth, critical knowledge of this area of study, and specifically:

• To develop a critical understanding of the history of development of bioarchaeology and its relationship to other archaeological and biological sub-disciplines.
• To apply knowledge of human biological variability and its relevance to cultural, historical, and archaeological contexts.
• To apply knowledge of a range of bioarchaeological methods which involve the quantification and analysis of age at death, sex, activity patterns, growth and development, and pathological conditions identifiable in human remains.

Program Structure

The delivery is designed to achieve a desirable balance between classroom teaching and technical training, covering both academic and technical areas of osteoarchaeology. The programme includes seven taught modules and the submission of a research dissertation. Students take a total of 90 credits as follows:

• Part I:
  • AN6001 Regional and Topographical Anatomy (10 credits)
  • AR6009 The Archaeology of Life and Death (5 credits)
  • AR6011 Biocultural Approaches to Human Remains (5 credits)
  • AR6014 Osteoarchaeology Laboratory (10 credits)
  • AR6031 Palaeopathology (5 credits)
  • ST2001 Introduction to Biostatistics (5 credits)
• Part II:
  • AR6003 Dissertation in Human Osteoarchaeology (45 credits)

Admission Criteria

Places on this course will be offered based on a combination of academic qualifications, relevant experience, and interview performance. Applicants are required to have a primary degree in archaeology to 2.1 level, a Higher Diploma in Archaeology to 2.1 honours level, or equivalent qualifications from universities outside Ireland. The interview process will take account of relevant work experience.

Program Availability

A limited number of students will be accepted on this course. Please note that this course is currently offered on alternating years.

Program Director

The Programme Director is Dr. Barra ” Donnabh·in.