BSc Social Anthropology
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Social Anthropology, an anthropology degree examining human culture, belief systems and social practices. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum includes departmental study alongside an outside option in the first year, followed by an individual research project in the second year and a special essay paper in the final year. The first year covers contemporary themes, historical theory, mixed media approaches, and an outside option through modules such as Being Human: Contemporary Themes in Social Anthropology, A History of Anthropological Theory, Anthropology through Mixed Media, and The LSE Course. The second year shifts towards practical investigation through Ethnographic Methods and Skills: Individual Research Project alongside social anthropology options. The final year centres on advanced study through the Special Essay Paper in Social Anthropology and three 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 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 181 UCAS points.
Does BSc 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 BSc Social Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.