Environment, Law and Economics

Environment, Law, and Economics (previously called Land Economy) explores governance of the built and natural environments through the lenses of law, economics and policy.

Throughout the course you’ll study a broad range of topics including regional economics, environmental protection, international development, real estate, urban planning and property law.

  • UCAS Code: KL41
  • Campus Code: 4
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Places per year: 2-4

Entry requirements

Minimum offer level

A-Level: A*AA

IB Diploma: 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

Please also read our Entry Requirements page.

Subject requirements

Whilst we don’t ask for any specific subjects to apply to Environment, Law and Economics, we would recommend certain subjects for a strong application:

  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • An essay-based subject
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Why Trinity Hall?

At Trinity Hall, the interdisciplinary nature and strong traditions of Environment, Law, and Economics are reflected across the College community.

You’ll be guided by an experienced Director of Studies with expertise in sustainability and investment, while engaging with students across related subjects.

Student-led societies provide opportunities to explore interests in law, geography and sustainability in a more informal setting, helping you build both academic understanding and wider perspectives.

My favourite part of the course is my law supervisions – I always learn huge amounts about the crossover between constitutional law and politics, and have engaging debates in every supervision.

— Tyr, Land Economy student at Trinity Hall

Our academics

Environment, Law and Economics at Cambridge

Admissions process

Written work

Applicants for Environment, Law and Economics are required to submit one school essay on any subject. You do not have to send this work before applying; we will write to you after you have applied and let you know exactly what you need to send and when.

Admissions assessment

We do not require a written assessment for this subject.

Interviews

Two interviews of around 25 minutes each.

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Last updated: June 2026 for 2027 entry