Programme transfer at LSE

I was accepted into BSc Anthropology but as the course start date approaches, I am getting more and more anxious as anthropology feels too spiritual. Although I do like the subject itself, I am starting to doubt if it's the right fit for me on its own. I am wondering if there's possibility to transfer from Anthropology to Anthropology and Law, which to me sounds more grounded and less abstract.

I understand Anthropology and Law is probably more competitive and I'm not sure if it's feasible at all. Any advice or experience would be appreciated

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Anonymous #1

Original post by Annading

I was accepted into BSc Anthropology but as the course start date approaches, I am getting more and more anxious as anthropology feels too spiritual. Although I do like the subject itself, I am starting to doubt if it's the right fit for me on its own. I am wondering if there's possibility to transfer from Anthropology to Anthropology and Law, which to me sounds more grounded and less abstract.
I understand Anthropology and Law is probably more competitive and I'm not sure if it's feasible at all. Any advice or experience would be appreciated

I dont think they allow it during first year but no harm in asking. They do allow transfers in second year though

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tomKr

Original post by Annading

I was accepted into BSc Anthropology but as the course start date approaches, I am getting more and more anxious as anthropology feels too spiritual. Although I do like the subject itself, I am starting to doubt if it's the right fit for me on its own. I am wondering if there's possibility to transfer from Anthropology to Anthropology and Law, which to me sounds more grounded and less abstract.
I understand Anthropology and Law is probably more competitive and I'm not sure if it's feasible at all. Any advice or experience would be appreciated

Hi did you manage to switch programs?

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Ana_0209

Hello!
I'm in my first year at LSE studying anthropology and completely understand what you mean about it feeling quite spiritual, especially if you have never studied it before! I would say that the LSE makes it a very grounded subject, and the employability is absolutely brilliant, if that is what you are nervous about.

In my year, we have not been able to make that switch as our head of department felt it unfair, both to people who had applied for anthro and law (which is heavily competitive) and for pure anthro. However, there are ways of making it more "grounded" - when you choose your modules you can choose to do a politics, language or history module. If you take one of these each year that progresses in difficulty, you will receive this on your degree as well. I am doing the politics stream, so will receive "BA Social Anthropology (with Politics)" on my degree certificate.

I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions!

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