Master's

Explore our internationally recognised master's programmes in the Department of Geography and Environment, designed to challenge, inspire and prepare students for global careers, all from our vibrant central London campus.
Our programmes
MSc Environment and Development
Delve into the social science dimensions of environmental and development policy, management and evaluation, within a developing country context.
MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change
Delve into the conceptual economic foundations and the practical tools of analysis, including state-of-the-art quantitative methods.
MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation
Analyse the nature and efficacy of different approaches to environmental policy and regulation within a distinctive theoretical and social scientific framework.
MSc Geographic Data Science
Develop your skills in the analysis of quantitative data to answer research questions on spatial and geographic social science topics.
MSc Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research)
Gain an understanding in contemporary geography and develop an appreciation of the methodological implications of theoretical developments.
MSc Innovation Policy
This degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks necessary to navigate and influence the dynamic world of innovation and public policy.
MSc Local Economic Development
Deepen your understanding of local and regional economic development in this specialist programme, affiliated with the Institute for Economic Development (IED).
MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance
The programme integrates current academic economic and financial analysis and research with an applied study of real estate markets.
MSc Regional and Urban Planning Studies
Delve into the economics, geography and politics of land-use planning, drawing on LSE’s strength in interdisciplinary teaching in this unique programme.
MSc Urbanisation and Development
Review urbanism from colonial to contemporary periods, understand urban problems and critically evaluate prescribed solutions in this programme.
Our double degrees
LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in Urban Policy
Study urban management and policy in this dual degree from Sciences Po and LSE, two leading centres of research in city development and urban governance.
LSE-PKU Double Degree in Environmental Policy, Technology and Health
Master the future of sustainability - join LSE and PKU for a Double Master's in Environmental Policy, Technology, and Health.
Master's study in Geography and Environment at LSE
Interested in studying a master's in Geography at the world's leading social science institution? Our students tell us what it's all about!
Beyond the classroom
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