Social Anthropology London School of Economics and Political Science

Overview

If you’re an imaginative, critical thinker who wants to understand why the world is as it is, the BA Social Anthropology from London School of Economics and Political Science is the perfect choice.

You’ll examine the variable and universal aspects of human culture and society and the political, economic, family, and religious systems that influence people’s beliefs, values and practices. At every stage, the university will encourage you to look at the world in new ways and challenge your own perceptions.

Rated the top anthropology department in the UK for research, LSE has pioneered anthropology fieldwork methodologies used worldwide. The programme provides full training in anthropological research methods and you’ll complete an in-depth ethnographic study.

Graduate destinations

Social anthropology is not a vocational degree, but the capacities for critical analysis and lateral thinking you gain will provide an excellent foundation in many careers. What really makes the university's anthropology graduates stand out is their ability to simultaneously see the big picture and appreciate how a policy or idea will play out on the ground. 

Recent graduates have gone on to work in journalism, development, medicine and counselling, law, human rights, nursing, teaching, business, theatre and film.

Top 5 sectors the university's students work in:

• Law and Legal Services

• FMCG, Manufacturing and Retail

• Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism

• Real Estate, Environment and Energy

• Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities