Forensic Art
MSc
Forensic art encompasses a wide range of subjects, notably facial anthropology and identification, such as two and three-dimensional facial reconstruction, craniofacial superimposition, post-mortem depiction, composite art and age progression.
This highly innovative one-year taught Masters course will encompass all these fields, employing highly specialised tutors from scientific backgrounds alongside experienced forensic art supervisors.
Closing date: For entry Sept 2012, apply before 15th Aug 2012 (if you need a visa to study in the UK)
Why study Forensic Art at Dundee?
Forensic Art is the presentation of visual information in relation to legal procedures. A forensic artist may aid in the identification or location of victims of crime, missing persons or human remains, and may facilitate the identification, apprehension or conviction of criminals.
Forensic artists require technical and conceptual art skills alongside comprehensive medical and anatomical knowledge.
What's so good about studying Forensic Art at Dundee?
You will benefit from the facilities of a well-established art college, whilst appreciating the newly-refurbished laboratories, a dedicated library and access to human material in a modern medical science environment.
Internships
Short term internships in forensic and medical institutes throughout the world will be offered to selected students following graduation. Internship institutes offer these internships based on the reputation of the course and its tutors and include the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), USA; the Turkish Police Forensic Laboratory, Ankara and Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
Who should study this course?
This course will benefit artists with specific interests in the medical and forensic applications of visual art.
It will also provide a postgraduate qualification for police artists, and medical artists working in the NHS, who are seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies.
Learn more about the course by watching our video below:
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Teaching & Assessment
This course is taught by staff based in Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), part of the School of Life Sciences.
The MSc will be taught full-time over one year (September to August). It can also be taken on a part-time basis, lasting for 48 months.
Please note that part time study is only available to those individuals already working the fields of forensic/medical art and who are sponsored by their employers.
Careers
This programme aims to provide professional vocational training to underpin your first degree, so that you can enter employment at the leading edge of your discipline. Career opportunities in forensic art are varied and will depend on individual background and interests.
In forensic art, potential careers exist within the police force and overseas law enforcement. Possible careers include:
- Police art & design departments producing law enforcement documents, image enhancement, CCTV surveillance, image collection, staff posters and presentations.
- SOCO/CSIs in UK or overseas law enforcement agencies
- Facial composite practitioner and witness interview expert in police force
- Archaeological artist working with museums, institutes and exhibitions
- Facial identification services
- Medico-legal artwork
- Freelance art applications
- Special effects and the media/film world
- Academia – teaching or research
- PhD research
Entry Requirements
First or upper second class honours degree in Art/Design or related forensic/anatomical science.
All applicants must provide evidence of artwork, in the form of a portfolio on CD, which you should submit with your application. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account if you have no graduate qualifications.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Fees and Funding
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Sources of Funding
Information about the College of Life Sciences, School of Learning & Teaching scholarships can be found on the College of Life Sciences, School of Learning & Teaching scholarships webpage.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
How to Apply
Apply online, for full time study or part time study
Programme Director
Dr Caroline WilkinsonSchool of Life Sciences
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 386324 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 386324 (from outside the UK)
Fax: 01382 385893 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385893 (from outside the UK)
Email: c.m.wilkinson@dundee.ac.uk
Admissions Contact
Postgraduate AdmissionsAdmissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK)
Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK)
Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk
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