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Key facts

The Urban Analytics programme from University of Glasgow will provide you with a critical appreciation of the potential for big data and urban analytics to inform urban planning and policy making, as well as an understanding of practical and ethical limitations.

It offers hands-on experience of a range of statistical and GIS software, and of the use of programming tools to capture, process and analyse data.
You will be exposed to a range of cutting-edge datasets typically encountered by urban analysts and the various challenges they present.
You will benefit from the programme’s strong connection with the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), Glasgow’s world-leading urban analytics centre of expertise.
The programme will develop your ability to convey the results of complex data analyses in ways which have impact on policy makers and public debates.
A wide range of optional courses will provide you with the opportunity to pursue personal interests, enhancing particular skills or domain-specific knowledge such as transport studies or urban design.
Career
The practical knowledge and hands-on skills taught as a part of the programme are applicable worldwide. You will have the chance to learn about emerging forms of urban big data and analytical skills, which will equip you with unique advantages in the global job market. Career opportunities include positions in government agencies, urban planning organisations, city governments, public health boards, retail business, real estate companies, transport and other private consulting firms, as well as non-profit organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big Data and Urban Analytics

Principles and Applications of Gis

Programming Tools for Urban Analytics

Quantitative Data Analysis

Sustainable Urban Futures

Evidence, Evaluation and Policy

Transport Studies

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 113 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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65

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6.5

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General requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in geography, urban planning, environmental science, public health, economic, or related social science subject, along with an interest in acquiring skills in data science, statistics, GIS, and spatial analytics. Candidates from other disciplines such as statistics, information science, data science and engineering may also be considered. If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can email the programme convener to discuss.

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Tuition Fees

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27720 GBP / year

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11367 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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Funding

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