BA Social Anthropology
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BA in Social Anthropology, an anthropology degree focused on human societies, cultural practices, and anthropological theory. Core topics include Research Methods. Teaching takes place within a leading anthropology research department. The first year introduces the discipline through Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology, A History of Anthropological Theory, and Anthropology through Mixed Media, alongside an outside option. The second year introduces Ethnographic Methods and Skills: Individual Research Project and social anthropology options. The final year concludes with a Special Essay Paper in Social Anthropology and further course options.
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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 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology
- A History of Anthropological Theory
- Anthropology through Mixed Media
- The LSE Course
- One outside option to the value of one unit
- Ethnographic Methods and Skills: Individual Research Project
- Social anthropology options to the value of one course unit
- Special Essay Paper in Social Anthropology
- Social anthropology course options to the value of three units
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £56,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BA Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology 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 171 UCAS points.
Does BA Social Anthropology 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 Social Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.