MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

This programme provides a unique interdisciplinary, broad social science perspective on the study of religion. This programme provides a unique interdisciplinary, broad social science perspective on the study of religion. It offers you the opportunity to investigate the increasing prevalence of religious and secular dynamics across the globe and how concepts of religion interweave with aspects of today’s society, in theory and practice.

Department: Department of Anthropology | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Anthropology and Religion, Understanding Religion in the Contemporary World, Dissertation: Religion in the Contemporary World.

Career pathways

The programme is an ideal preparation for research work in the study of religion. Many graduates from the department go on to complete PhDs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need to have an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in the humanities and social sciences or have studied anthropology within the context of a more general degree. You'll need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the social sciences and religion. English language requirement: Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,300 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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

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