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    MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World)

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    52
    Cohort
    students
    40
    Credits
    £95.00
    App fee

    MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is a 40-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £30,400.

    About the program

    Programme examining religion from an interdisciplinary social science perspective, covering religious and secular dynamics globally, connections between religion and public life or politics, theoretical debates on belief and ritual, and comparative studies including the global south. Includes core courses, options, and a dissertation based on lecturers' fieldwork research.

    Focus: both
    8 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Anthropology) | 2nd in UK (Times Good University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $18,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is £30,400 across 40 required credits.
    Is MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science online or in-person?
    MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science take to complete?
    MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is structured around 1 year and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second class honours (2:1)
    How large is the MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science cohort?
    MSc Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science typically enrolls around 52 students per cohort.