MSc Social Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Develop your understanding of social anthropology and the relationship between theory and ethnography under the guidance of our experienced faculty. Studying an MSc in Social Anthropology at LSE will give you a solid understanding of the subject, both in terms of its ethnographic diversity and its theoretical development. This programme is ideal for graduates with a degree in any discipline.

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: Theory and Ethnography, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The programme is an ideal preparation for research work in anthropology and related fields. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline is required. This can include anthropology within the context of a more general degree. 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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