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Courses for 2027 entry

Environment, Law, and Economics, BA (Hons)

Undergraduate Study

Environment, Law, and Economics at Cambridge

Environment, Law, and Economics (previously called Land Economy) explores governance of the built and natural environments through the lenses of law, economics and policy.

Throughout the course you’ll study a broad range of topics including regional economics, environmental protection, international development, real estate, urban planning, and property law.

Overview

Number 1 in the UK for Land and Property Management (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

This course was previously called Land Economy.

In this course, you'll focus on a broad and varying range of disciplines relating to the built and natural environments. In the 21st century, society, business and the environment affect the daily lives of people around the world.

You'll get to the heart of some of our biggest challenges by learning across these disciplines. You can also explore other key areas including business and financial regulation, city planning and more.

Teaching and facilities

Teaching

You’ll be taught by experts in their fields, including:

economists

planners

experts in environmental policy

experts in finance

experts in quantitative methods

Many are also involved in national and international research projects.

Facilities and resources

The Department of Land Economy has a range of facilities, including:

a comprehensive library

extensive range of computing facilities, including an intranet store of wide-ranging teaching, careers and other useful information

You'll also have access to our impressive Cambridge University Library, one of the world’s oldest university libraries.

Watch the video to find out what a day in the life of a Cambridge Environment, Law, and Economics (previously Land Economy) student is like.

Course costs

When you go to university, you’ll need to consider 2 main costs – your tuition fees and your living costs (sometimes referred to as maintenance costs).

Your living costs will include costs related to your studies that are not covered by your tuition fees. There are some general study costs that will apply for all students.

Find out more about general study costs.

Other additional course costs for Environment, Law, and Economics are detailed below. If you have any queries about resources/materials, please contact the Department.

Equipment

University approved scientific calculator. Estimated cost £20.

Books and set texts

It is useful for students to have their own copy of the book 'Blackstone's Statutes on Contract, Tort & Restitution' and/or 'Blackstone's Statutes on Property Law', as this can be taken into the Law exams. Estimated cost £15 each.

Professional training

Chartered Surveyors

The degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and allows graduates to progress directly to the Assessment of Professional Competence to become a full member of the RICS.

Solicitors in England and Wales

To practice as a solicitor in England and Wales, you must pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Under the new SQE route, the only academic requirement to sit the SQE examinations is a university degree in any subject. A BA in Environment, Law, and Economics would meet this requirement.

It's possible to take the SQE without ever having studied law, although this is not advised. Depending on the papers taken, the Environment, Law, and Economics degree may allow students to prepare for some aspects of the SQE. This may mean they don't need to take as many additional courses after their degree to prepare for the SQE.

Our graduates go on to become:

civil servants

consultants

educators

Some also work for national and international agencies.

Many graduates go into financial or business careers. Others enter public service with local or national organisations or go on to further study and research.

Course outline

Teaching is provided through lectures, seminars, project work and small-group supervisions.

You will usually have 10 to 14 hours of lectures, and 2 to 3 supervisions per week.

Assessment

Assessment is by written examinations and through coursework and projects, as well as a 10,000 word dissertation in your third year.

You won't usually be able to resit any of your exams.

Year 1 (Part IA)

You will study the core disciplines of law and economics.

You take 4 papers:

Economics

The Public Sector: Institutional and Legal Frameworks

Quantitative and Legal Methods for Land Economists

Land Economy, Development, and Sustainability

You’ll also develop:

the key skill of critical analysis across a range of different disciplines

research skills

data management and numeracy skills

skills in oral presentation and report preparation

Year 2 (Part IB)

You can continue studying a broad range of law, environmental policy and economics topics or you can choose to focus more on one of these.

You take 5 papers, including at least one paper on a legal topic, and select your other 4 papers from a choice of 6.

Current options include:

Environmental Economics and Law

Fundamentals of Finance and Investment

The Built Environment

Land and Urban Economics

The Law of Real Property: Principles, Policy, and Economic Implications

Private Law

Year 3 (Part II)

You will take 4 papers and write a dissertation.

The 4 papers may be chosen from a wide range of options which currently includes:

Law and Economics

Landlord and Tenant Law

Planning Policy and Practice

Land, Food and Ecosystem Services

Land Policy and Development Economics

Advanced Techniques in Finance and Investment for Real Estate

You will also write a 10,000 word dissertation on any aspect of the Department’s work. This is your opportunity to specialise in a topic that particularly interests you.

The choice is very broad and in the past students have written about:

the economics of gentrification

Aboriginal land claims in Australia

the social perception and problems of population density

the future prospects of virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin

the upgrading of slums in Brazil

road traffic and house prices

financial institutions in sub-Saharan Africa

the affordable housing legacy of the London Olympics

environmental protection in the developing world

risk management in capital and financial markets

the legal regulation of the property of unmarried couples

market failure in the housing market

For further information about this course and the papers you can take see the Department of Land Economy website.

Changing course

It’s really important to think carefully about which course you want to study before you apply.

In rare cases, it may be possible to change course once you’ve joined the University. You will usually have to get agreement from your College and the relevant departments. It’s not guaranteed that your course change will be approved.

You might also have to:

take part in an interview

complete an admissions test

produce some written work

achieve a particular grade in your current studies

do some catch-up work

start your new course from the beginning

For more information visit the Department website.

You can also apply to change to:

Management Studies at the Judge Business School

You can't apply to this course until you're at Cambridge. You would usually apply when you are in your second or third year of your original Cambridge course.

You should contact your College’s Admissions Office if you’re thinking of changing your course. They will be able to give you advice and explain how changing courses works.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements listed are for entry in 2027 or deferred entry in 2028. Check our guidance on choosing high school subjects.

Minimum offer level

A level: A*AA

IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

Other qualifications: Check which other qualifications we accept.

We don't ask for any specific subjects to apply to Environment, Law, and Economics. We recommend these subjects for a strong application:

Mathematics

College entry requirements

The following Colleges usually set offers at the minimum offer level. They may sometimes ask for higher grades or an A* in a particular subject:

Christ’s

Fitzwilliam

Gonville & Caius

Homerton

Hughes Hall

Magdalene

Murray Edwards

Pembroke

Robinson

Sidney Sussex

St Catharine's

St Edmund's

St John's

Trinity Hall

The following Colleges set extra conditions for some or all offers. For example, they may make a higher offer or specify an A* in a particular subject. For more information check the College websites:

Lucy Cavendish

Colleges set additional offer requirements for a range of reasons. If you'd like to find out more about why we do this, check the information about offers above the minimum requirement on the entry requirements page.

IB offers

Some Colleges usually make offers above the minimum offer level. Find out more on our qualifications page.

Admission assessment

There is no admission assessment for this course.

Submitted work

Some of our Colleges will ask you to submit written work.

The following Colleges require one piece of written work:

The following Colleges require 2 pieces of written work:

What Land Economy students have studied

Most Land Economy (now Environment, Law, and Economics) students (who had studied A levels and started at Cambridge in 2018, 2019 and 2023) achieved at least A*A*A (69% of entrants).

Most had studied at least one of:

Other common subjects included:

Further Mathematics

Geography

A science subject

The majority of students who studied IB achieved at least 43 points overall.

This information shows some of the common subjects our applicants have studied. Although these are common subject combinations, this doesn't mean they're favoured.

When you're choosing your post-16 subjects, it's most important to check whether any subjects are required for your course. You can also check our guidance on choosing your high school subjects for more information.

All undergraduate admissions decisions are the responsibility of the Cambridge Colleges. Please contact the relevant College admissions office if you have any queries.

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Key information

UCAS code

Course length

BA (Hons) 3 years full-time

Start date

October 2027

Study at

All Colleges except Churchill, Corpus Christi, Emmanuel, King’s and Peterhouse

Applicant numbers

2025 cycle:

Applications per place: 8

Accepted: 78

Department website

www.landecon.cam.ac.uk

Contact email

tripos@landecon.cam.ac.uk

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