MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

The programme integrates current academic economic and financial analysis and research with an applied study of real estate markets. 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.

Department: Department of Geography and Environment | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Real Estate Markets: Data and Practice, Applied Urban and Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, Dissertation - MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance.

Career pathways

Our MSc graduates enter a wide variety of employment including professional firms, finance, real estate research, consultancy, the public sector and education. In addition to our cutting edge academic programme, the Real Estate Economics and Finance MSc offers an industry-leading Professional Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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. English language requirement: Standard (IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 36,500 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 39,200 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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