QS Rank:

49

London School of Economics

London
,United Kingdom

Program Rank

56

Program Name
PhD in Anthropology
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$1,17,500

Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#244
US World and News Report
#27
The World University Rankings
#49
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
27

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Asia:
5%North America:
10%Europe:
20%Oceania:
2%Africa:
3%United Kingdom:
60%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate
96%

Job Placement
91%
Prospective Job Roles
Archaeologist
Museum Curator
Museum Anthropologist
Urban Anthropologist
Forensic Anthropologist
Social Anthropologist
Cultural Anthropologist
Applied Anthropologist
Medical Anthropologist
teaching assistant
Anthropologist
Research Anthropologist
Historical Researcher
Writer
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Anthropology, Sociology and Anthropology.

At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 95
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Passport
IELTS
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Final | |
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Fall | Apr 25, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$23,500 / year

Overall Cost
$38,500 / year
FAQs
- Tuition fees for 2025/26 are set by fee status (Home or Overseas) and are likely to rise annually. Funding options include LSE PhD Studentships, ESRC funding, and other scholarships for both home and overseas students. External funding opportunities may also be available.
- Progression from MRes to PhD requires approval of the research proposal and satisfactory coursework marks. Annual progress reviews, including a mandatory third-year review after fieldwork. Final award is based on completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination.
- Year 1 (MRes): Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Anthropologists Evidence and Arguments in Anthropology and Other Social Sciences Supervised Reading Course and Fieldwork Preparation Research Proposal (10,000 words) Seminar on Anthropological Research Years 2–3: Fieldwork (approx. 18 months) Ongoing contact with supervisors Years 4–5: Advanced Professional Development in Anthropology Thesis Writing Seminar Seminar on Anthropological Research.
- Significant prior training in social anthropology at degree level. Normally evidenced by a merit or higher in a taught MSc/MA in social anthropology (UK or equivalent), or a 2:1 or higher in a BA/BSc in social anthropology (UK or equivalent). Applicants without these qualifications should first complete a one-year MSc/MA in social anthropology before applying for the MRes/PhD. English language requirement: “Higher” level (see LSE’s English language requirements for details). Admission is highly competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer.
- The program typically takes five years (full-time). Year 1: MRes year focused on research methods training and development of a detailed research proposal. Years 2–3: Fieldwork phase, usually lasting around 18 months. Years 4–5: Dissertation writing and participation in seminars on thesis-writing, professional development, and current research. Students are assigned two supervisors and receive ongoing support throughout their studies.
- The MRes/PhD in Anthropology at LSE is designed to train students in advanced research methods and critical engagement with social theory, preparing them to conduct innovative, long-term ethnographic research. The program is internationally recognized for its rigorous approach and its faculty’s expertise across all major areas of modern social anthropology, with research spanning diverse global settings and topics such as politics, economics, religion, kinship, and more
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