Land economy

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Land Economy is the study of law, economics, and the environment in so far as they relate to land usage and development. The University of Cambridge is currently the only university in the world to offer such a degree at undergraduate level.

In the first year, students study courses in Public and Administrative Law, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Welfare Economics, Accounting, Statistics and Land, Environment & Structural Change. In the second and third year, students have the opportunity to select papers of interest, from disciplines including Law, Economics, Finance and Geography.

Competition for places is intense^[1], and the academic requirement is AAA (at A-Level), or equivalent. No specific A-Level subjects are required, although applicants who have studied Geography, Maths and/or Economics may infer an advantage. The admissions process involves applying to a college of the University of Cambridge, and attending two (or more) interviews with subject specialist staff.

Many graduates of Land Economy undertake employment with City investment banks, law firms or international and national agencies. The degree is highly regarded for its multi-disciplinary nature and academic rigour, and has the highest graduate employment level of all Cambridge University subjects^[2].