Department of Anthropology

Students in the Department of Anthropology join a close-knit and welcoming community. The department’s relatively small size supports regular contact with academic staff, including through academic mentoring and office hours to discuss individual research interests. Students learn alongside peers from around the world, bringing a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and cultures into classroom discussions. Departmental life is enriched by seminars, public lectures, book launches, welcome events, end-of-term gatherings and an active student community. Students also benefit from communal spaces, including a common room for socialising and the Old Anthropology Library for study.

Student life at LSE is international and intellectually stimulating, with students from over 140 countries. Based in the heart of London, students benefit from access to a wider community of events, organisations, cultural institutions and professional networks, giving them opportunities to connect their academic interests with real-world debates and future career pathways. LSE’s single-site campus and central location gives students access to the opportunities of a global city alongside the community of a compact campus. Students can take part in clubs and societies with LSE Students’ Union, attend public events, access academic and professional development through LSE LIFE and LSE Careers, and use wellbeing and student support services throughout their studies.