Through this course you will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes. Throughout your studies 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 of this degree programme 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.