Postgraduate courses
Introduction
The Department offers a range of options for postgraduate study.
Masters Programmes
The Department offers five, intensive masters level courses. These courses are all Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degrees. The term M.Phil. is used by Cambridge for one year masters courses and is equivalent to an MSc at a different institution. All our M.Phil. courses are currently full time. We do not offer a part time route to the masters qualification.
Our three taught masters courses are all 10 months in duration. Students are required to undertake eight modules and a 12,000 word dissertation. Whilst modules are shared across all three courses, each course specialises in a specific area and has different core requirements.
MPhil in Real Estate Finance
Aimed at those wishing to study theoretical and practical finance, investment and law as applied to the global commercial real estate market. The course combines elements of finance, economics and law for real estate professionals.
MPhil in Environmental Policy
Aimed at those wishing to develop the skills required for successful design, implementation and assessment of environmental policies in a variety of settings, combining environmental economics and environmental law and regulation.
MPhil in Planning, Growth and Regeneration
Aimed at those wishing to focus on planning and development issues in modern society. The course combines elements of policy, economics, law and planning.
We also offer two research based masters degrees. These degrees are particularly aimed at students who wish to proceed to research at doctoral level. The Department will not admit candidates to either of these courses unless it can provide suitable supervisory support for the proposed topic of research.
MPhil in Land Economy Research
Aimed at those wishing to develop their research methods skills and undertake some taught modules whilst completing a research dissertation. Requires students to undertake two modules, research methods training and produce a 20,000 word thesis. This course is 10 months in duration.
MPhil in Land Economy by thesis
Aimed at those who already have sound research skills from a prior degree and/or other relevant experience, and who want to undertake a purely research based degree. This is a thesis and oral examination only research masters. Requires submission of a 30,000 word thesis. This course is 11 months in duration.
Ph.D. Programme
Ph.D. in Land Economy
The Department offers a full and part time route to the Ph.D. degree. This is a thesis and oral examination only research degree. Requires submission of a 80,000 word thesis. This course is 3 years in duration.