BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Master the principles of law while challenging how it shapes our world. Our BA Anthropology and Law brings together two different, but complementary fields – with an equal focus on both areas. Through anthropology, you’ll explore how our lives are shaped by religious, political and economic systems.

Department: Department of Anthropology | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your time will be divided equally between anthropology and law. On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Compulsory and core courses include Introduction to Legal Systems, Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology, A History of Anthropological Theory, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Legal Studies Skills, Introduction to Careers in Law, The LSE Course, Politics and Power: Debates in Anthropology, Anthropology of Law and Human Rights.

Career pathways

Our BA Anthropology and Law graduates have proven very employable both inside and outside the legal profession. Recent leavers have secured training contracts at world renowned law firms, whilst others have been taken on as analysts and consultants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need a strong pre-16 academic profile such as several GCSE grades of A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). We also ask for a good set of GCSE grades or equivalent across a broad range of subjects, with a minimum of grade B (or 6) in GCSE English and Mathematics. A-levels: AAB. A-level contextual offer: ABB. IB Diploma: 37 points overall, with 666 in higher level subjects. IB contextual offer: 36 points overall, with 665 at higher level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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