The MSc in Professional Human Osteoarchaeology course provides advanced instruction on the osteological methods, theories and techniques needed to identify and analyse human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts.  It highlights training for professional practice in the commercial sector, providing details on report writing, tendering, health and safety, ethics and the law.

Archaeology at the University of Reading is a thriving and research-orientated department, with 97% of the Archaeology department’s research overall judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognized in the latest REF (Research Excellence Framework 2014).