Overview

This programme is offered by the Department of Anthropology with the assistance of the Department of International Development.

The core Anthropology components of the programme offer you a comprehensive study of how anthropologists, from their unique vantage point, have understood globalisation and other economic transformations, as well as giving crucial insights into how they evaluate, criticise and contribute to development.

Focusing on both 'Big D' development (schemes of improvement or projects) and 'little d' development (change which occurs as the result of economic growth or modernisation), the programme shows you how anthropologists have both changed practices from within as well as critiqued them from the outside. It also provides anthropological insights into new forms of production, consumption, exchange and financial circulation that have emerged since the 1980s.

The core International Development component of the programme provides you with key insights into the processes involved in overcoming poverty and creating healthy, wealthy and sustainable social change. The Anthropology and Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science uses the latest theory in the social sciences to understand the processes, policy and practice of development.

Careers

The programme provides ideal preparation for research work in anthropology, international development and related fields.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Anthropology of Development

Anthropology of Economy: Production and Exchange

Anthropology of Economy: Transformation and Globalisation

Development: History, Theory and Policy

Key Issues in Development Studies

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Anthropology Sustainable Development View 79 other Masters in Anthropology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline, with a genuine interest in anthropology and development, and areas of overlap between the two.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18300 GBP / year

≈ 18300 GBP / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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