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Writing a research proposal requires students to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and analytical thought. Students must choose a specific aspect of the course material to investigate, and ask an original question, which can increase their engagement and interest. This assesses students' understanding of the subject area, their capacity to perform a literature review, their evaluation of possible research tools, and their development of a research question. In addition, the course can require the student to carry out the project they propose, as another assessment task. Assessing the proposal as a separate task earlier in the year ensures the students are on a productive path, helps the students to plan their time, and can also deter academic misconduct by demonstrating authorship. Research-related assessments can support the students' later work on a dissertation. This can be in terms of skills alone or both skills and content the research proposal informs the final-year dissertation.
Advantages of research proposals
Learning through research can lead to more engaged, critical and informed students than teaching by more didactic methods.
Learning about research methods can help students understand other courses more fully, and the 'nuts and bolts' of their discipline.
Becoming 'expert' in an area can increase students sense of autonomy in their learning, and can develop their confidence in articulating original arguments.
Developing a wider variety of types of writing and communication is useful for students' longer-term employability skills.
As a research proposal can be relatively short, it can be combined with peer feedback or presented in a different format such as a poster or an oral presentation.
Can be a good opportunity to introduce group work
Challenges of research proposals
Students more used to exams and essays may find a new format initially confusing.
Students may feel unsure of how to excel in this assessment method.
When students choose their own specific area to investigate, it carries the risk that the area will not be as productive as one pre-determined by their tutor as existing research literature on a topic may be sparse, for example.
How students might experience research proposals
Students may value the autonomy of creating a research proposal, and appreciate the insight it offers into their other courses, but experience anxiety at the novel assessment format. When students have undertaken specific, personal work, they can appreciate the opportunity of sharing their work with peers. LSE students in this situation report a sense of pride in their own and their cohort's work.
Reliability, validity, fairness and inclusivity of research proposals
As with any assessment, the learning outcomes of the course need to be well served by the method - setting clear criteria and communicating them with students. The weighting of the task also requires consideration. An essay may be a more substantial writing task, but a research proposal requires additional time to find relevant readings, and understand and evaluate research tools. If peers are expected to comment on one another's work, guidance on this should also be provided. As the projects will be varied, students may make more use of office hours or other one-to-one guidance from tutors. Students from educational backgrounds which do not prioritise 'original argument' may particularly struggle to understand what is required of them by an open-ended and personalised project. Putting students in contact with their relevant library liaison is another form of support for when they are locating material.
How to maintain and ensure rigour in research proposals
Research proposals should be marked and moderated in accordance with departmental practice. Criteria should be established in advance and shared with students. Research proposals can provide a chance to excel in one area and underperform in others (e.g. a strong original argument combined with weak use of sources) therefore a clear marking system should help keep students (and staff) working (and marking) in line with the expected outcomes. Individual markers should take steps to avoid the problems which affect batch marking, such as the 'halo' effect where one or two positive characteristics of a student overly influence the marker.
How to limit possible misconduct in research proposals
Possible misconduct is comparable to other written assessment methods. The requirement for students to select their own sub-topic to work on means that assistance from previous cohorts will be of less use. As it is a novel form of assessment, students will also be less able to find existing examples online. Requiring students to submit early stages of the project – for example, an area of interest, an early research question - will require students to demonstrate authorship (and also allow tutors to intervene in projects which appear off-topic). Final submissions can make use of Turnitin to check against other student submissions, and against other possible sources (for example, article abstracts).
LSE examples
SO221 Researching London: Methods for Social Research
AN298 Research Methods in Social Anthropology
MY428 Qualitative Text and Discourse Analysis
Further resources
Healey, M. and Jenkins, A. (2009) Developing undergraduate research and inquiry
https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/developing-undergraduate-research-and-inquiry
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PhD ProgrammesView current phd researchers. Media and communications research is developing rapidly, both theoretically and methodologically, in-keeping with the vast expansion in the penetration, technological diversity and social significance of the media globally. Media and communications research is essentially interdisciplinary, drawing on the theories and methods of a range of social science disciplines as they apply to the media, both old and new. Our Department is committed to promoting greater diversity and transparency in its doctoral cohort and particularly encourages applications from underrepresented groups in its PhD programme. With 91% of its research output judged to be "world leading" or "internationally excellent" (REF 2014), the LSE Department of Media and Communications provides an excellent research-based education to its doctoral researchers. Its mission is to guarantee the highest quality graduate research training in media and communications and to undertake original social science research in the field, emphasising in particular the relationship between media, technology and social change. Programmes and Course StructureMPhil/PhD Media and Communications MPhil/PhD Data, Networks and Society Evaluation and ProgressDoctoral researchers will be required to submit a full thesis proposal of 10,000 words to their thesis committee before the end of their first year. This will include a substantive statement of the aims, theories and methods proposed for the thesis, a tentative chapter outline, an indicative bibliography and a timetable for its completion. This thesis proposal will form part of the evaluation process, and, together with an oral examination based on it (an 'upgrade' viva) and methods-based taught-course assessment, will determine whether students are permitted to upgrade from MPhil to PhD and continue into their second year. All students will be expected to complete their PhD within four years or the equivalent for part-time students. Current PhD ResearchersThe Department's doctoral programme currently has approximately 35 doctoral researchers , offering each the opportunity to develop their research skills and ideas in a global centre of excellence in media and communications research. SupervisionDoctoral supervision in the Department takes one of two forms, with faculty offering either primary and secondary supervision; or co-supervision, i.e. joint supervisors with broadly similar responsibilities. New doctoral researchers are assigned to supervisors with requisite knowledge in the chosen field. The supervisory team will normally be made up of Departmental faculty, but if you are working on a topic with a particularly interdisciplinary focus, it may be appropriate for a secondary supervisor or co-supervisor to be enlisted from another LSE Department. In such cases, either the primary supervisor or one co-supervisor will be Department of Media and Communications faculty. Each doctoral researcher will be assigned a thesis committee consisting of their two supervisors and a senior member of the Department's faculty as chair. This committee will act as the review panel at the end of the first year of registration and in the decision to upgrade a student from MPhil to PhD. The thesis committee also provides feedback on draft chapters submitted at the end of the second year and remains responsible for over-viewing the student's progress in subsequent years. Please see our list of Academic Staff list to view potential supervisors (please note that LSE Fellows cannot act as doctoral supervisors). How to applyStep 1: check that you meet the entry requirements. Applicants to our doctoral programmes should possess (as a minimum):
Our information for students by country/region gives details of our minimum entry requirements for qualifications offered in a number of countries. There is no GRE/GMAT requirement for these programmes. Step 2: Submit a formal application to LSEThe formal application system normally runs from October to April, and the process is handled by the LSE Graduate Admissions team . The criteria for selection include:
The Department requires a research proposal of no more than 2,500 words summarising and justifying your proposed research, to be attached to your formal application. See Research Proposal Guidelines below for instructions on how to structure this. Applicants should not contact potential supervsors individually prior to submitting a formal application. Instead they should indicate their preferred supervisor on the title page of the research proposal. If a potential supervisor is interested in supervising your project, they will contact you informally with advice and guidance on improving your research proposal. Please note that communication with a potential supervisor does not constitute a formal offer of admission. Step 3: Attend an interview with your potential supervisor(s)Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed (via Zoom) by their potential supervisor and normally another member of Departmental faculty. Following the interview, a final decision will be communicated within six weeks. Research Proposal GuidelinesApplicants for doctoral study with the Department of Media and Communications are required to submit a research proposal with their formal application of no more than 2,500 words summarising and justifying their proposed research. The research proposal will provide selectors with an idea of topics of interest, and help in matching candidates to potential supervisors. If your application is accepted, you may be permitted to re-negotiate your topic, subject to the Department’s ability to supervise the new topic. Applicants should not contact potential supervsors individually prior to submitting a formal application. Instead they should indicate their preferred supervisor on the title page of the research proposal. If a potential supervisor is interested in supervising your project, they will contact you informally with advice and guidance on improving your research proposal. The final project proposal should feature the following sections:
Interview guidanceHere are some ways to prepare for your interview:
Remember that this interview goes both ways. You are preparing to spend at least three years (likely more) of your life here. Think about what is important to you and what would make or break your decision to attend this university. Come to the interview prepared with some questions for the interviewer. Potential questions could include:
Frequently Asked Questions1. what are the minimum entry requirements. There are three academic entry requirements:
2. What are the English language requirements?If your first language is not English and if your previous degree has not been taught entirely in English, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language ability. Please see the 'Research Programmes' section of the English language requirements webpage for details. 3. Is there a deadline for applications?Application deadlines will be announced once the application system opens in October each year but if you wish to be considered for an LSE scholarship, you must apply by the January scholarship deadline . The final application deadline is normally in April, although late applicants may find that the appropriate supervisor has no places available for entry in the forthcoming academic year. 4. Must my application be accompanied by a research proposal?Applications will only be considered if accompanied by a research proposal of no more than 2,500 words. Please see the Research Proposal Guidelines above for instructions on how to structure this. Students are not, of course, tied to their initial research proposal and indeed many will change the emphasis of their research during the first year of study. However, we ask to see a proposal from all applicants in order to determine whether any of our faculty members would be a suitable supervisor and as evidence that the applicant has a good understanding of what is involved in doctoral research. 5. Whom should I contact about financial support?Please see the Financial Support Office for all information about funding your studies, including LSE PhD Studentships. 6. Who can I contact if my question is not answered here?A wealth of information on every aspect of the LSE application process and requirements is available on the Graduate Admissions webpages. More detailed information on life as a doctoral researcher in the Department is available in the most recent MPhil/PhD Handbook , although please note that the information in this document is subject to change each academic year. For any further information, please contact [email protected] . Visiting Research StudentsWhat is a visiting research student at lse. Visiting Research Student status at LSE allows research students at other universities to spend up to one academic session at the School at the discretion of the department concerned. A supervisor is assigned to every Visiting Research Student. Visiting Research Students in the Department of Media and Communications need to be research and doctoral students registered at another university and wishing to undertake some aspect of their research in the UK. How to apply to be a Visiting Research StudentYou will need to submit a formal application via the prospectus webpage . You should provide, as part of your application:a written proposal of no more than 2,500 words, which gives details of your proposed research question(s), the relevant literature and previous research in the field, research methods used and theoretical/conceptual framework to be adopted. As a Visiting Research Student, you will be charged tuition fees for each academic term you study at LSE. The fees are listed under 'Visiting Research Student' in the relevant Table of Fees for the year you wish to study. In addition to this, it is required that prospective Visiting Research Students outline the progress made in their PhD project and the reasons for the proposed visit to the Department of Media and Communications. This will enable us to make an informed decision about the proposal and it is equally important to establish if there are appropriate supervisors for your planned research (you will normally be allocated two supervisors). Faculty cannot be expected to provide feedback on proposals and students should submit a proposal that fully covers the elements required. However, it is advisable that prospective Visiting Research Students seek agreement from potential supervisors prior to submitting their official application. The Department also requires proof of Visiting Research Students' ability to work at the required level in English, as well as two academic references, one of which must be from your current principal PhD supervisor. Student support and resourcesWe’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level. Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help. Department librarians – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. Accommodation service – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries. Class teachers and seminar leaders – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. Disability and Wellbeing Service – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as student counselling, a peer support scheme and arranging exam adjustments. They run groups and workshops. IT help – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries. LSE Faith Centre – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none. Language Centre – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities. LSE Careers – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. LSE Library – founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. LSE LIFE – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding. PhD Academy – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. Sardinia House Dental Practice – this offers discounted private dental services to LSE students. St Philips Medical Centre – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients. Student Services Centre – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services. Student advocates and advisers – we have a School Senior Advocate for Students and an Adviser to Women Students who can help with academic and pastoral matters. Find out more about LSEDiscover more about being an LSE student - meet us in a city near you, visit our campus or experience LSE from home. Experience LSE from homeWebinars, videos, student blogs and student video diaries will help you gain an insight into what it's like to study at LSE for those that aren't able to make it to our campus. Experience LSE from home . Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour. Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . LSE visits youStudent Marketing and Recruitment travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders. Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . PhD Academy A dedicated space and services hub for doctoral candidates studying at LSERegistered PhDs Information for current PhD researchersFunding yourself during your PhD Sometimes you need funding in addition to pay from a part time job. This is competitive and time conBrowser does not support script.
MRes/PhD Anthropology
This programme offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to the field of anthropology. You will begin on the MRes, and will need to meet certain requirements to progress to the PhD. LSE has one of the most famous anthropology departments in the world. The research interests of our staff span all the major theoretical spheres of modern social anthropology. We carry out ethnographic research in diverse settings such as bureaucracies, corporations, NGOs, rural and urban communities and religious and social movements. Our expertise covers all the regions of the world including China, South Asia, South East Asia, the U.S.A, Europe, Latin America and post-socialist states. Our Department is well known for the rigour of its ethnography in settings such as these, and also for the pivotal contributions it makes to foundational topics in the social sciences such as politics, economics, religion and kinship. The MRes/PhD programme is central to the life of the Department, and we support students with their field research and professional development. By joining this programme you will be actively involved in innovative research, which is rooted in our Department’s anthropological traditions of: long-term ethnographic fieldwork; a commitment to broad comparative inquiries into human sociality; and a critical engagement with social theory. The programme is built around long-term participant observation fieldwork in locations throughout the world. You will normally undertake fieldwork for around 18 months. After fieldwork, you begin work on your thesis dissertation. Programme details
Entry requirementsMinimum entry requirements for mres/phd anthropology. We require applicants to have a significant prior training in social anthropology at degree level. Normally, this will be evidenced by a merit or higher result on a taught MSc/MA in social anthropology from a UK university, or the equivalent of this from an overseas university; or by a 2:1 or higher result on an undergraduate BA/BSc in social anthropology from a UK university, or the equivalent of this from an overseas university. In brief, you need to have taken a significant number of anthropology courses at university level and to have achieved a good result in your degree overall. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications should first complete a one-year MSc/MA programme in social anthropology, such as those convened by our Department, before applying for the MRes/PhD track. Note that for students who are already currently registered on one of the Department’s MSc programmes, specific additional conditions of admission to the MRes/PhD programme may apply. Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. Assessing your applicationWe welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of our members of staff, and we recommend that you investigate staff research interests before applying. We carefully consider each application on an individual basis, taking into account all the information presented on your application form, including your: - academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications) - statement of academic purpose - references - CV - research proposal - sample of written work. See further information on supporting documents You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE, but we recommend that you do. See our English language requirements . When to applyThe application deadline for this programme is 15 January 2024 . However, to be considered for any LSE funding opportunity, you must have submitted your application and all supporting documents by the funding deadline. See the fees and funding section for more details. Fees and fundingEvery research student is charged a fee in line with the fee structure for their programme. The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork. Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD AnthropologyHome students: £4,786 for the first year Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend. The fees for overseas students are likely to rise in line with the assumed percentage increase in pay costs (ie, 4 per cent per annum). The Table of Fees shows the latest tuition amounts for all programmes offered by the School. The amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student, otherwise known as your fee status. LSE assesses your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department of Education. Further information about fee status classification. Scholarships, studentships and other fundingThe School recognises 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. This programme is eligible for LSE PhD Studentships , and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding . Selection for the PhD Studentships and ESRC funding is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline. Funding deadline for the LSE PhD Studentships and ESRC funding: 15 January 2024 In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas. Find out more about financial support. External fundingThere may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments and we recommend you investigate these options as well. Further informationFees and funding opportunities Information for international studentsLSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do. If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students . 1) Take a note of the UK qualifications we require for your programme of interest (found in the ‘Entry requirements’ section of this page). 2) Go to the International Students section of our website. 3) Select your country. 4) Select ‘Graduate entry requirements’ and scroll until you arrive at the information about your local/national qualification. Compare the stated UK entry requirements listed on this page with the local/national entry requirement listed on your country specific page. Programme structure and coursesThe first year focuses on fieldwork preparation and training in research methodologies. You will take courses and seminars based in the Department of Anthropology. Depending on your qualifications and background, you will also be asked to take additional coursework in social anthropology by attending lecture courses in, for example, economics, kinship or religion. You will also audit (attend but not participate in assessment) one or two of the Department’s main lecture courses, to the value of one unit. Throughout the pre-fieldwork year, your main task is to prepare – in close consultation with your two supervisors – a formal research proposal (with a 10,000-word limit). This is formally assessed by the Department. You will normally be upgraded from MRes to PhD registration if your proposal is approved, and if you have achieved the required marks in your coursework. You are then allowed to proceed to fieldwork. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Anthropologists Provides you with insights into the process by which anthropological knowledge is produced, and trains you in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Evidence and Arguments in Anthropology and Other Social Sciences Considers research practices across a range of social and natural sciences in order to explore methodological issues which are specifically relevant to ethnography. Supervised Reading Course and Fieldwork Preparation Gives you a detailed knowledge of the regional ethnographic literature relevant to your proposed research project, as well as providing you with a firm grounding in the theoretical literature relevant to your research objectives. Research Proposal Preparation of a formal Research Proposal of 8,000-10,000 words for submission to the Department on or before the deadline in June/August. Seminar on Anthropological Research After meeting the progression requirements, you will be upgraded to PhD registration and will commence the fieldwork phase of the programme. Most students carry out fieldwork for approximately 18 months, however the timing and duration of the fieldwork and post-fieldwork stages may vary to some extent between students. During fieldwork – depending on the practicalities of communication – you are expected to maintain close contact with your supervisor about the progress of your work. After fieldwork, doctoral candidates begin writing their PhD dissertations under the close guidance of their supervisors. During this period of your studies, you will also attend seminars on: thesis-writing; professional development and our departmental seminar in which external speakers present their latest research. Most students complete their dissertations between one and two years after their fieldwork has ended. First and second year of the PhD (typically 18 months)Second to fourth year of the phd (typically 18 to 24 months). Advanced Professional Development in Anthropology Examines key theoretical concepts and approaches in anthropology at an advanced level that may be relevant to post-fieldwork doctoral candidates. Enhances your professional development by providing you with advanced training in writing and presentation skills and skills relevant to your career progression. Thesis Writing Seminar This non-assessed course involves you presenting draft dissertation chapters amongst your cohort. For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page. You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises. You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School’s Calendar , or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated graduate course and programme information page. Supervision, progression and assessmentSupervision. You will be assigned two supervisors who are specialists in your chosen research field, though not necessarily in your topic. Progression and assessmentYou will need to meet certain criteria to progress to PhD registration, such as achieving certain grades in your coursework, and earning a minimum mark on your research proposal, which includes a viva oral examination. Your progress will also be reviewed at the end of each year of your PhD study, and will be based on written reports. The mandatory third year progress review for students in anthropology is held in the third term (or, exceptionally, in the fourth term) after your return from fieldwork; this entails a viva with both supervisors and one external examiner. Your final award will be determined by the completion of an original research thesis and a viva oral examination. More about progression requirements. Student support and resourcesWe’re here to help and support you throughout your time at LSE, whether you need help with your academic studies, support with your welfare and wellbeing or simply to develop on a personal and professional level. Whatever your query, big or small, there are a range of people you can speak to who will be happy to help. Department librarians – they will be able to help you navigate the library and maximise its resources during your studies. Accommodation service – they can offer advice on living in halls and offer guidance on private accommodation related queries. Class teachers and seminar leaders – they will be able to assist with queries relating to specific courses. Disability and Wellbeing Service – they are experts in long-term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health and specific learning difficulties. They offer confidential and free services such as student counselling, a peer support scheme and arranging exam adjustments. They run groups and workshops. IT help – support is available 24 hours a day to assist with all your technology queries. LSE Faith Centre – this is home to LSE's diverse religious activities and transformational interfaith leadership programmes, as well as a space for worship, prayer and quiet reflection. It includes Islamic prayer rooms and a main space for worship. It is also a space for wellbeing classes on campus and is open to all students and staff from all faiths and none. Language Centre – the Centre specialises in offering language courses targeted to the needs of students and practitioners in the social sciences. We offer pre-course English for Academic Purposes programmes; English language support during your studies; modern language courses in nine languages; proofreading, translation and document authentication; and language learning community activities. LSE Careers – with the help of LSE Careers, you can make the most of the opportunities that London has to offer. Whatever your career plans, LSE Careers will work with you, connecting you to opportunities and experiences from internships and volunteering to networking events and employer and alumni insights. LSE Library – founded in 1896, the British Library of Political and Economic Science is the major international library of the social sciences. It stays open late, has lots of excellent resources and is a great place to study. As an LSE student, you’ll have access to a number of other academic libraries in Greater London and nationwide. LSE LIFE – this is where you should go to develop skills you’ll use as a student and beyond. The centre runs talks and workshops on skills you’ll find useful in the classroom; offers one-to-one sessions with study advisers who can help you with reading, making notes, writing, research and exam revision; and provides drop-in sessions for academic and personal support. (See ‘Teaching and assessment’). LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) – they offer academic, personal and financial advice and funding. PhD Academy – this is available for PhD students, wherever they are, to take part in interdisciplinary events and other professional development activities and access all the services related to their registration. Sardinia House Dental Practice – this offers discounted private dental services to LSE students. St Philips Medical Centre – based in Pethwick-Lawrence House, the Centre provides NHS Primary Care services to registered patients. Student Services Centre – our staff here can answer general queries and can point you in the direction of other LSE services. Student advisers – we have a Deputy Head of Student Services (Advice and Policy) and an Adviser to Women Students who can help with academic and pastoral matters. Student lifeAs a student at LSE you’ll be based at our central London campus. Find out what our campus and London have to offer you on academic, social and career perspective. Student societies and activitiesYour time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to get involved in extracurricular activities . From joining one of over 200 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public lecture by a world-leading figure, there is a lot to choose from. The campusLSE is based on one campus in the centre of London. Despite the busy feel of the surrounding area, many of the streets around campus are pedestrianised, meaning the campus feels like a real community. Life in LondonLondon is an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. It's also an academic city, with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Make the most of career opportunities and social activities, theatre, museums, music and more. Want to find out more? Read why we think London is a fantastic student city , find out about key sights, places and experiences for new Londoners . Don't fear, London doesn't have to be super expensive: hear about London on a budget . Student storiesJiazhi fengjiang mphil/phd anthropology london, uk . The PhD programme in Anthropology at LSE is extremely stimulating and rewarding. The department of anthropology produces world-class research and enables students to access extensive academic resources and network beyond LSE in London. The programme allows me to conduct my doctoral research with close supervision and mentorship from my two academic supervisors as well as numerous consultations and advice from faculty members, research student cohort, and visiting researchers in the department through reading, research, and writing-up seminars. After one year of preparation on my research proposal, I conducted an eighteen-month fieldwork in China’s southeast coast. Over the course of writing up my thesis, I got chances to teach an undergraduate course and present my work at the Friday morning departmental seminar. I was also part of the Argonaut (the departmental journal) project as a cover designer and illustrator. Beyond the LSE academic community, London is a hub of exciting events and networks. I got to participate in varied workshops and collaborate with colleagues beyond LSE in reading groups, publications, as well as exploring visual and graphic anthropology. Following my PhD at LSE, my main plan is to publish my thesis as a book and publish a couple of journal articles while developing a new post-doc research project on grassroots transnational humanitarianism in Asia. I hope to continue my academic career as an anthropologist and deliver my research in varied forms to a wider audience. Megnaa Mehtta MRes/PhD Anthropology London, UK I am a PhD student in the department of Social Anthropology. I was born in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and did my undergraduate degree at Yale University with short stints at Delhi University and the University of Cape Town. After my B.A, I worked as a community organizer in Buenos Aires on issues of urban waste and labour. I also taught social anthropology at a bachillerato popular (community college) in the city. After Argentina, I moved back to where I grew up in southern Rajasthan and worked as a community mobiliser and ethnographer focusing on issues around alternative politics. My PhD research is based out of the Sundarbans mangrove forests that range across the borders of India and Bangladesh and are internationally famous as a protected habitat of the Royal Bengal tiger. Less well known are the 4.5 million people who live alongside these forests, and the many thousands who venture into them on a daily basis to earn a livelihood collecting fish, crabs and honey. During 22 months of ethnographic fieldwork, I lived with communities that ‘do the jungle’, sharing in their daily lives and venturing into the forests with them to fish, collect crabs, and understand the relationship they have to their labour and surrounding rivers and forests. As an environmental anthropologist interested in the intersection of political ecology and everyday ethics, my research explores what conserving life means to the people living alongside a global conservation hotspot. I delve into the fishers’ motivations for undertaking life-threatening work in the jungle, their notions of sufficiency and excess, what it means to sustain a household, and ultimately the kind of life they seek to conserve for themselves in relation to their surrounding landscape. One of the most exciting aspects of LSE’s PhD program in Social Anthropology is the opportunity to do such long-term ethnographic fieldwork. In my pre-field year I had a completely different set of questions I wanted to explore. However, when I arrived in the Sundarbans, I realized that the themes and issues most important to my interlocutors were completely different from what I had conceived of in my research proposal in London. I feel privileged to have been encouraged to pursue what I think is the truest way of doing anthropology, paying attention to people’s lives, the categories with which they themselves make sense of things, and their attempts to live a full life amidst the forces that constantly renegotiate their everyday realities. An additional perk of studying at the LSE is the opportunity to participate in the departmental seminar series known as ‘Friday Seminars.’ Through weekly presentations, students and faculty get to hear some of the most intellectually stimulating research papers in contemporary anthropology that showcase the creative breadth the discipline allows for. In addition to ‘Friday Seminars’, Fridays are doubly fun thanks to a ritual of gathering at the pub with one’s colleagues. The Anthropology Department is a vibrant place distinguished both by its ideas and its people. Itay Noy MRes/PhD Anthropology Tel Aviv, IsraelThe PhD community is very social and I enjoy the mix of students, from different countries and walks of life. It is an intellectually stimulating environment with lots of interesting speakers coming to our seminars. My thesis supervisors are also great, they are always encouraging and giving me lots of useful feedback on my work. Quick Careers Facts for the Department of AnthropologyMedian salary of our PG students 15 months after graduating: £28,000 Top 5 sectors our students work in:
The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2020-21 were the fourth group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment. Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Students who graduated within the last ten years have gone on to a range of occupations such as: Amit Desai (PhD 2007) – Research Fellow, Nursing & Midwifery Research Department, King’s College London Fraser McNeill (PhD 2007) – Senior Lecturer of Anthropology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa Andrew Sanchez (PhD 2009) – Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Cambridge Elizabeth Hull (PhD 2009) – Lecturer in Anthropology, SOAS Food Studies Centre and the Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research in Agriculture and Health Judith Bovensiepen (PhD 2010) – Senior Lecturer, School of Anthropology & Conservation, University of Kent Victoria Boydell (PhD 2010) – Rights and Accountability Advisor, Reproductive Sociology Research Group, University of Cambridge Katie Dow (PhD 2010) – Senior Research Associate, Reproductive Sociology Research Group, University of Cambridge Maxim Bolt (PhD 2011) – Reader in Anthropology and Africa at the Department of African Studies and Anthropology, University of Birmingham Indira Arumugam (PhD 2011) – Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore Elizabeth Frantz (PhD 2011) – Senior Program Officer, Open Society Foundations Tom Boylston (PhD 2012) – Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Edinburgh Kimberly Chong (PhD 2012) – Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Sussex Dina Makram-Ebeid (PhD 2013) – Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology, The American University in Cairo Giulia Liberatore (PhD 2013) – Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, COMPAS, School of Anthropology, University of Oxford Ruben Andersson (PhD 2013) - Associate Professor of Migration and Development, International Migration Institute, Oxford Department of International Development, University of Oxford Jovan Scott Lewis (PhD 2014) – Assistant Professor, University of California UC Berkeley Amy Penfield (PhD 2015) – Lecturer in Social Anthropology, University of Manchester Méadhbh Mclvor (PhD 2016) – Teaching Fellow in Social Anthropology, UCL Agustin Diz (PhD 2017) – LSE Fellow in Anthropology, LSE Further information on graduate destinations for this programme Support for your careerMany leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the support available to students through LSE Careers . Find out more about LSEDiscover more about being an LSE student - meet us in a city near you, visit our campus or experience LSE from home. Experience LSE from homeWebinars, videos, student blogs and student video diaries will help you gain an insight into what it's like to study at LSE for those that aren't able to make it to our campus. Experience LSE from home . Come on a guided campus tour, attend an undergraduate open day, drop into our office or go on a self-guided tour. Find out about opportunities to visit LSE . LSE visits youStudent Marketing, Recruitment and Study Abroad travels throughout the UK and around the world to meet with prospective students. We visit schools, attend education fairs and also hold Destination LSE events: pre-departure events for offer holders. Find details on LSE's upcoming visits . How to apply Virtual Graduate Open Day Register your interestRelated programmes, mphil/phd gender. Code(s) Y2ZG MSc Social AnthropologyCode(s) L6U5 MPhil/PhD SociologyCode(s) L3ZS MPhil/PhD European StudiesCode(s) M1ZE Request a prospectus
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Welcome to LSE Theses Online, the online archive of PhD theses for the London School of Economics and Political Science. LSE Theses Online contains a partial collection of completed and examined PhD theses from doctoral candidates who have studied at LSE. Please note that not all print PhD theses have been digitised. For a full catalogue of LSE ...
The electronic thesis should be submitted by email to [email protected] by the candidate's thesis submission date. Once candidate have successfully completed their MPhil/PhD, a final electronic copy will be required for deposit in the School's Library: no hard copy is required for this purpose. In addition to these notes, you should read ...
Regardless of topic, your dissertation should demonstrate the following skills: Defining and outlining a research topic. Defining a clear research question. Identifying salient issues. Finding or generating relevant information. Evaluating the information's reliability and validity.
Welcome to LSE Theses Online. LSE Theses Online is the institutional repository for the London School of Economics and Political Science's PhD theses. It contains full text versions of theses accepted for the qualification of Doctorate at LSE. These full text versions can be freely accessed and downloaded.
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Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD Economics. Home students: £4,786 for the first year. Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year. The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend.
It contains full text versions ofLSETO is the institutional archive for LSE's PhD theses. It contains full text versions of theses accepted. r the qualification of Doctorate at LSE. These full text versions can be freely downloaded. By depositing your work in LSE Theses Online, you (the author(s), copyright owner or assignee), grant a non ...
Research Design and Dissertation in International Development. The DV410 dissertation is a major component of the MSc programme and an important part of the learning and development process involved in postgraduate education. The objective of DV410 is to provide students with an overview of the resources available to them to research and write ...
Browse by Sets. Number of items at this level: 332. Farahzadi, Shadi (2024) Essays on marriage, migration, and integration. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Ningyuan, Jia (2024) Essays on trade and economic geography. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science.
PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Majinge, Charles Riziki (2013) The United Nations, the African Union and the rule of law in Southern Sudan. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Gallo, Zelia (2013) The penality of politics, penality in contemporary Italy 1970-2000.
Research proposals. Writing a research proposal requires students to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and analytical thought. Students must choose a specific aspect of the course material to investigate, and ask an original question, which can increase their engagement and interest. This assesses students' understanding of the subject area ...
Noble, Aurelius (2024) Social capital and elite persistence in late Victorian and Edwardian England. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Koschnick, Julius Johannes (2023) On the shoulders of science - early science as a driver of innovation during the early industrial revolution.
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Xue, Yun (2024) Essays on corporate innovation. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Hjortfors Irie, Dje Bi Anges Magnus (2024) Essays on wealth inequality and financial economics. PhD thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science. Xiao, Song (2024) Essays in asset pricing and monetary policy.
It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork. Tuition fees 2024/25 for MPhil/PhD in Management - Information Systems and Innovation. Home students: £4,786 for the first year. Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year. The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme.
Step 1: Check that you meet the entry requirements. Applicants to our doctoral programmes should possess (as a minimum): a UK master's degree with a high merit of 68 (out of 100) or a non-UK equivalent in a subject appropriate to the research to be undertaken. a UK master's dissertation with a distinction (70 out of 100) or a non-UK equivalent.
Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method (79) Social Policy (234) Sociology (176) Statistics (104) Gender Studies (41) Health Policy (9) Psychological and Behavioural Science (99) Number of items at this level: 0. Sat Aug 31 06:31:49 2024 BST.
MPhil/PhD International Relations. This programme offers you the chance to be part of one of the world's leading departments in the study of international relations while you undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to international relations. You will begin on the MPhil and be ...
Step 1: Check that you meet the entry requirements. Applicants to our doctoral programmes should possess (as a minimum): a UK master's degree with a high merit of 68 (out of 100) or a non-UK equivalent in a subject appropriate to the research to be undertaken. a UK master's dissertation with a distinction (70 out of 100) or a non-UK equivalent.
The graduate thesis is a report of original research and scholarly work that is shared with the academic community and made available to the public. Upon completion, the thesis and any related addenda become part of the student's official academic record at Ouachita Baptist University, the library ...
Tuition fees 2024/25 for MRes/PhD Anthropology. Home students: £4,786 for the first year. Overseas students: £22,632 for the first year. The fee is likely to rise over subsequent years of the programme. The School charges home research students in line with the level of fee that the Research Councils recommend.