Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 6 Optional

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Placement Year

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Optional Study Semester 

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

Applicants should have acquired passes in appropriate examinations in their country of origin and provide evidence of English language ability equivalent to 6.0 IELTS.

Applicants should have acquired passes in appropriate examinations in their country of origin and provide evidence of English language ability equivalent to 6.0 IELTS. Offerings: All

Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) the full award including grade 5 in one appropriate science.

Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) the full award including grade 5 in one appropriate science. Offerings: All

Applicants should be studying an appropriate Diploma and have (or expect to obtain) a pass with at least 3 merit grades at Level 3 in appropriate units.

Applicants should be studying an appropriate Diploma and have (or expect to obtain) a pass with at least 3 merit grades at Level 3 in appropriate units. Offerings: All

Second year entry can potentially be arranged for candidates who have a HND or HNC with merits in the key relevant units or for those who have passed the first year of a degree programme in a closely related subject elsewhere.

Second year entry can potentially be arranged for candidates who have a HND or HNC with merits in the key relevant units or for those who have passed the first year of a degree programme in a closely related subject elsewhere. Offerings: All

All applicants must have GCSE Maths and English with minimum grade C, or equivalent.

All applicants must have GCSE Maths and English with minimum grade C, or equivalent. Offerings: All

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) at least 3 A2 Levels or equivalent, at least one of which should be in an appropriate science or social science subject, including but not limited to Biology. We normally set a target of 112 UCAS Tariff points including 32 points in a relevant science at A2. Our minimum points tariff is 104 points and our maximum offer is 120 points; this will depend on subjects being studied. Our offers may be grade specific e.g. we usually expect at least 32 points in an appropriate science or social science subject.

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) at least 3 A2 Levels or equivalent, at least one of which should be in an appropriate science or social science subject, including but not limited to Biology. We normally set a target of 112 UCAS Tariff points including 32 points in a relevant science at A2. Our minimum points tariff is 104 points and our maximum offer is 120 points; this will depend on subjects being studied. Our offers may be grade specific e.g. we usually expect at least 32 points in an appropriate science or social science subject. Offerings: All

Demonstrate awareness of the methodologies used in data acquisition, analysis and interpretation.

Demonstrate awareness of the palaeoanthropological record and of key stages of human and other primate evolution.

Understand about the evolutionary origins of human health and disease.

Identify and work towards targets for personal, academic, professional and career development.

Understand human biology, anatomy, and aspects of human life history derived from the study of skeletal remains.

Demonstrate understanding of the physical, behavioural, ecological and genetic aspects of the major primate groups.

Employ a range of methods for the collection, analysis and interpretation of information.

Analyse, critically appraise, report and explain current research in the field of biological anthropology.

Use the internet, databases, spreadsheets and word processing packages.

Use appropriate resources (e.g. IT, Library) to find and organise information.

Apply knowledge and understanding to problem solving and hypothesis testing.

Evaluate the biological and physical factors commonly put forward to explain human uniqueness among primates.

Evaluate the significance of data using statistical techniques and draw appropriate conclusions.

Develop the ability to manage time and tasks appropriately.

Evaluate, utilise and present essential facts, concepts, principles and theories of biological anthropology encompassing the study of human biological variation, primatology, palaeoanthropology, archaeology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

Understand and critically evaluate primate conservation management practices.

Understand the physical settings and contexts in which fossil, archaeological and palaeoenvironmental remains are found.

Evaluate past human responses to environmental change.

Operate as an effective member of a team.

Communicate scientific information effectively in written, verbal, and visual forms.

Undertake fieldwork and/or laboratory investigations in a responsible, safe and ethical manner.

Course Catalogue

Human Evolution and Behaviour - 36455 - BSc (Hons)