University of Cambridge: Land Economy
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Single Tier Structure |
| Web | http://www.cam.ac.uk |
| landecon-pgadmissions@lists.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 337155 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Current areas of research include: environment: individual motivation with concern for ecosystems and environmental science and the role of environmental values in policy formation; methods and methodological issues in cost-benefit analysis; institutional design for effective and efficient environmental policy implementation; citizen participation and access to environmental justice; environmental rights both as legally enforced and ethically and culturally defined; evaluation of effectiveness of alternative legal and economic instruments for environmental protection; urban and regional regeneration: policy evaluation; disparities in regional growth; effects of the single European market; housing and property: housing policy; housing finance; linkages between housing and land use planning; housing association finance and rents; impact of planning regulations on house prices; housing needs and affordability; housing market analysis; agriculture and rural affairs: analysis of farm businesses and commodity enterprises in order to inform agricultural policy-making in Whitehall and Brussels; food aid policy; impacts of agricultural policy; development of individual commodity regimes; there is a dissertation of 60000 words for the MSc; there is a dissertation of 80000 words for the PhD; in addition to the course fee students may have to pay a college fee.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 1st or Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent; applicants whose 1st language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency via a formal test and reach the required standard. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Summary
Current areas of research include: environment: individual motivation with concern for ecosystems and environmental science and the role of environmental values in policy formation; methods and methodological issues in cost-benefit analysis; institutional design for effective and efficient environmental policy implementation; citizen participation and access to environmental justice; environmental rights both as legally enforced and ethically and culturally defined; evaluation of effectiveness of alternative legal and economic instruments for environmental protection; urban and regional regeneration: policy evaluation; disparities in regional growth; effects of the single European market; housing and property: housing policy; housing finance; linkages between housing and land use planning; housing association finance and rents; impact of planning regulations on house prices; housing needs and affordability; housing market analysis; agriculture and rural affairs: analysis of farm businesses and commodity enterprises in order to inform agricultural policy-making in Whitehall and Brussels; food aid policy; impacts of agricultural policy; development of individual commodity regimes; there is a dissertation of 60000 words for the MSc; there is a dissertation of 80000 words for the PhD; in addition to the course fee students may have to pay a college fee.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 1st or Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent; applicants whose 1st language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency via a formal test and reach the required standard. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
This course aims to provide students with the necessary skills to pursue careers at a high level in a range of areas, including business and finance; civil service; public service; property professions; environmental agencies and organisations; national/international agencies and further study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 1st class or Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent; applicants whose 1st language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency via a formal test and reach the required standard. IELTS score of 7.5. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
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