Social Anthropology MSc

London School of Economics and Political Science Department of Anthropology

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full time, 2 years part time

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The MSc Social Anthropology programme at LSE provides an intensive and comprehensive introduction to the discipline. You will delve into the diverse ethnographic aspects and theoretical developments of anthropology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork-based research. This programme is suitable for graduates from any discipline, and prior knowledge of anthropology is not required. You will have the opportunity to choose from a range of modules and complete a 10,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice. Academic support, career guidance, and personal development resources are also available to enhance your learning experience. Rolling admissions are in place, but do check the funding deadlines. Visit the website for full entry requirements.

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The MSc Social Anthropology is an excellent and intensive introduction to the discipline of social anthropology. The programme gives you a thorough grounding in anthropology, both in terms of its ethnographic diversity and its theoretical development.

Teaching is directly informed and enhanced by the strong tradition of fieldwork-based research within the Department. Compulsory components include a course which examines the relationship between theory and ethnography in modern social and cultural anthropology, and a 10,000-word dissertation on an approved topic of your choice.

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Fees

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01 May 2024

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London School of Economics and Political Science

Offering you the opportunity to study the social sciences in an institution with a worldwide academic reputation, while enjoying the cultural, social and recreational facilities of one of the world’s greatest capital cities.

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Scholarships

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

LSE makes available over GBP 15 million annually in financial aid for its students. Around one quarter of our graduate students receive financial support from the School.

At master’s level, the value of support given by LSE ranges in value from 10 per cent of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an offer for a place and submitting a Graduate Financial Support application, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

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