“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
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| Academic School: | College of Life Sciences, School of Learning & Teaching |
| How to apply: | Apply online, for full time study or part time study |
| Status: | This course is open for applications for September 2012. |
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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.
To provide professional vocational training to underpin first degree, before entering employment at the leading edge of the respective disciplines. The programme should also appeal to existing professionals from within the police force seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies.
Students on both Forensic Art and Medical Art MSc's share joint modules with increasing specialisation. Students may carry out their semester three Dissertation module either at the University or from a working environment or placement.
The course is delivered using traditional methods including lectures, practical studio sessions and small group discussions with an encouragement into debate and theoretical solutions to current problems.
Forensic Art students study:
Semester 1 (60 credits)
Semester 2 (60 credits)
Semester 3 (60 credits) - dissertation resulting from a research project undertaken either at the university or as a placement.
On successful completion of Semesters 1 and 2 there is an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Art.
The Anatomy module and the Facial Analysis and Imaging will be assessed by spot-tests and practical examinations, and all other modules will be assessed by coursework.
First or upper second class honours degree in Art/Design or related medical science. If you do not have an honours degree in Art/Design, you must provide evidence of your 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.
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.
Programme Director |
Admissions Contact |
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Dr Caroline Wilkinson School 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 |
Postgraduate Admissions Admissions 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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