Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World)
MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This programme offers students the opportunity to investigate the increasing prevalence of religious and secular dynamics across the globe and how concepts of religion interweave with aspects of today’s society, in theory and practice.
The programme tackles topics of key importance, from policy-relevant connections between religion and public life, and religion and politics, to more theoretical debates about the nature of belief, ritual, and questions of being. It allows students to explore the role of religion in the developing world, and illuminates Western models of religion and secularisation through comparison with those in the global south. The Department’s strong tradition of fieldwork is an important element of the programme, with the core course giving you an in-depth knowledge of case studies based on your lecturers’ own expert primary research on religion.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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2:1 degree or overseas equivalent in any discipline. English higher level requirement.
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Anthropology (Religion in the Contemporary World) MSc
| EU | £15216 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £15216 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15216 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £15216 | year 1 |
| Wales | £15216 | year 1 |
| International | £23520 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics (LSE) is a Russell Group university, and is one of the member institutions of the University of London. Situated in the Westminster area of Central London, LSE is home to a diverse student body that comes from around the country and overseas to be a part of the experience.
Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science
- undergraduates:
- 5500
- postgraduates:
- 6695
- Total:
- 12195
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