Study MSc Urban Science at University of Bristol in the UK, Faculty of Science and Engineering
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MSc Urban Science

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What will I learn?

This MSc in Urban Science equips you with the conceptual understanding and analytical skills to understand how cities function and how data can be used to shape their future. Taught by world-class staff at a department ranked in the top 15 for Geography globally (QS World University Subject Ranking 2026), the programme combines urban theory, sustainability, data science and GeoAI to prepare you for careers in a rapidly evolving urban world.Benefits of studying this programme:Interdisciplinary training linking urban theory, sustainability and data science.Hands-on experience with real urban data, analytical tools and applied problem-solving.Development of analytical skills and geospatial reasoning relevant to urban systems.Opportunities to engage with real-world challenges, research-leading academics and external partners.What you will gain from this programme:An ability to analyse and interpret complex urban systems using data, models and theory.Skills in data science, machine learning and AI as well as spatial analysis and GIS.A capacity to design and evaluate solutions to urban challenges in policy and practice contexts.Enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£33,200.00 (US$ 42,875) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

12/08/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Clifton Campus

Beacon House Queens Road,

Bristol,

BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any social science, science, mathematics, or professional degree (medicine, architecture, planning or engineering). All other degree subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis if you can demonstrate academic experience in data science, GIS, coding, modelling, or statistics. Alternatively, six months paid work experience/internship in a quantitative, data science or analysis, or GIS role in government, NGO or industry may be considered to demonstrate sufficient academic experience; these will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications.

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

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About University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is renowned internationally for its world-class education and impactful research.

  • Ranks 54th globally (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • 32 percent international students
  • Top five in the UK for research (REF, 2021)
  • 350 student clubs and societies

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