Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is suitable for anyone intrigued by forensic archaeology and anthropology. The course is specifically designed for forensic, crime scene, and police practitioners who require training in anthropological and archaeological techniques. It will be useful for undergraduate forensics students or those interested in studying forensic archaeology and anthropology at university. It may also be useful to those working in legal and human rights contexts who require an understanding of forensic methods. You can use the hashtag #ForArchAnth to talk about this course on social media.

• Body location and recovery in forensic contexts
• Osteoprofiling (skeletal analysis of sex, age-at-death, stature)
• Identification of pathology and trauma
• Latest developments in biomolecular techniques
• Taphonomic processes (decomposition and commingling of human remains)
• Forensic case studies (e.g. post-conflict regions, mass disasters)