BA Anthropology and Law
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BA in Anthropology and Law, an anthropology and law degree exploring the intersection of legal principles and human society. Core topics include Legal Analysis. The programme draws on two distinct academic departments to examine social structures and regulatory frameworks. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Legal Systems, Contract Law, Criminal Law, and A History of Anthropological Theory. The second year progresses to advanced study involving Public Law, Tort Law, Politics and Power: Debates in Anthropology, and Anthropology of Law and Human Rights. The final year involves specialized modules such as Property alongside various options in transnational law, legal theory, and anthropology.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB IB Diploma: 37 points overall, with 666 in higher level subjects
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 57%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Legal Systems
- Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology
- A History of Anthropological Theory
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Legal Studies Skills
- Introduction to Careers in Law
- The LSE Course
- Politics and Power: Debates in Anthropology
- Anthropology of Law and Human Rights
- Public Law
- Tort Law
- Foundational Practice Skills
- Anthropology options to the value of one unit
- Property
- Transnational law and legal theory options to the value of one unit
- Anthropology options to the value of one unit
- Law and Anthropology options to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £62,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,500 and £113,000. The £62,500 median after five years is £32,000 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Is BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Anthropology and Law at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.