MA by Research in Archaeology - Bioarchaeology in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

Exeter's bioarchaeology research merges archaeological investigation with natural and physical sciences to explore historical health, nutrition, ecological systems, survival methods, and environmental effects from both natural causes and human activity.

We employ a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary methodology, informed by dual interpretations of bioarchaeology: examining human remains (osteoarchaeology) and synthesizing environmental archaeology with plant and animal evidence through archaeobotany and zooarchaeology.

Our ongoing investigations span multiple focus areas:

the emergence and evolution of social disparities, conflict, and organized violence
physical changes linked to labor activities during the emergence of skilled artisans and ruling classes amid political, social, and economic transformations
shifting practices in utilizing plant and animal resources
human-environment interactions, particularly early plant and animal domestication, and historical human influences on contemporary ecosystems
how past social dynamics influence burial practices and their connection to living societies' social structures