Study Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis MPhil/PhD at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Built Environment

Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis MPhil/PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

The MPhil/PhD in Advanced Spatial Analysis is ideal for students interested in modelling diverse social and physical aspects of cities. The course covers topics like complexity theory and smart cities, linking disciplines such as geography, urban planning, and architecture. The Advanced Spatial Analysis MPhil/PhD at The Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) is designed for students interested in modelling various aspects of cities - both social and physical - or in understanding the impact of new technologies on an evolving society. This course provides a platform to explore diverse subjects such as complexity theory, smart cities, and contemporary urban challenges from both theoretical and applied perspectives. CASA offers an opportunity to develop research within a robust academic environment, linking disciplines such as geography, mathematics, physics, urban planning, and architecture. The course fosters collaboration with national and international universities, as well as partnerships with industry and government, facilitating professional integration and real-world impact. Students benefit from CASA's interdisciplinary approach and its commitment to addressing critical issues through innovative spatial analysis and research. Applicants should be: curious and imaginative academically excellent self-motivated and organised resilient and adaptable precise and attentive to detail capable of producing high quality written work.

Which department am I in?

Built Environment

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£31,300.00 (US$ 40,422) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£31,300.00 (US$ 40,422) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential. Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted. We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree are typically well prepared to provide one. Relevant work experience is highly desirable.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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