Anthropology: Masters in the UK to PhD in the US

[collegegrad1]

Hi all,

How does a Masters (MSc) from England transfer over when you are applying to PhD programs in the states? I was accepted for a one-year Msc Social-Cultural Anthropology at the London School of Economics. When applying for PhD programs, do you get to skip the first year that focuses on theory/general courses?

Does having a Masters from an internationally renown school help you get into better graduate programs (like top-tier)?

Thanks!

[cynder]

It will definitely help to get in to a better program if you do well during your Masters and get recommendation letters from the profs.

Skipping courses depends on the graduate school, you can try to negotiate it but they dont always let you skip.