The MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance programme integrates current academic economic and financial analysis and research with an applied study of real estate markets.
Ranked as the number one Real Estate Master’s course worldwide (Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2024), the programme has an international focus that is transferable across countries and institutional settings. You'll acquire significant theoretical and technical knowledge to equip you to understand urban economic processes, price determination in land and real property markets, and their interrelation with investment markets, investment analysis and portfolio choice as well as the impact of land use regulations, transport, public policy and socio-economic change. This programme will appeal if you wish to work, or are already working, in a specialised area relating to property and urban analysis, real estate finance or investment analysis.
The programme benefits from a partnership with the Investment Property Forum (IPF), which has included the programme on their selected list of graduate courses that it judges provide the relevant skills necessary for those operating in the property investment market. This recognition comes with a number of benefits for our master's graduates, including fast-track membership to the forum. In addition, the programme has an agreement with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), thus conferring professional recognition.
The Masters in Real Estate Economics and Finance is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) . Students who pass their degree will automatically gain accreditation.
You're not required to do any preparatory reading for MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance (unless specifically noted in your offer letter), but if you'd like to prepare, the following is relevant to the programme:
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Here at LSE, we offer a unique opportunity to study geography in a university with a worldwide reputation in the social sciences. We specialise in economic, urban and development geography, environmental social science and climate change, all with a strong emphasis on real-world applications.
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Upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent with background in economic analysis, and good analytical, quantitative and technical skills.
In exceptional cases, when a candidate has a very strong academic background in a related discipline but insufficient background in (micro-) economics, as a condition of admission candidates may be required to take an LSE summer school course in Intermediate Microeconomics and obtain a specified grade.
Please note that due to the high demand for places on the MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance, those accepted on to this programme won't normally be granted a programme transfer. If you don't intend to follow the programme, you must withdraw your application prior to Registration and apply directly to your new programme choice using the LSE online application system.
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The English language requirement for this programme is Standard . Read more about our English language requirements .
Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this doesn't guarantee you an offer of a place.
However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out.