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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L601

Social Anthropology

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the BA (Hons) Social Anthropology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you’re an imaginative, critical thinker who wants to understand why the world is as it is, our BA Social Anthropology is the perfect choice. You’ll examine the variable and universal aspects of human culture and society and the political, economic, family, and religious systems that influence people’s beliefs, values and practices. At every stage, we’ll encourage you to look at the world in new ways and challenge your own perceptions. International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ethnographic Research Methods
Theories of Culture and Society
Kinship and Social Organisation
Religion and Belief Systems
Economic Anthropology
Political Anthropology
Applied Ethnography and Fieldwork
Dissertation in Social Anthropology
UCAS Code:L601
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

37 points

666 at Higher Level also required.

UCAS Points136

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£82,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£33,000£35,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,000
5 years£25,000£39,000£56,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
25%Studying
5%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Social Anthropology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#56QS World
#7UK Ranking
12,950+Students
122+Courses
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