Shape the future of our cities through advanced spatial analysis

Gain future skills in urban design, AI and data science at the world’s #1 university for built environment studies (QS World University Subject Ranking 2024).

Are you ready to acquire the skills to transform, design, and govern the smart cities of tomorrow? At the UCL Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA), we bring together some of the brightest minds across multiple disciplines to explore and solve the challenges facing modern urban environments. From geographers to data scientists, our community is dedicated to advancing the science of cities through cutting-edge research and education.

Why Choose CASA?

Located in London, one of the world's most dynamic and influential cities, CASA offers unique opportunities to engage with the real-world challenges urban areas face today. Our postgraduate programmes equip students with the tools and methods to lead in fields such as urban planning, city governance, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), geographic information systems (GIS) and more.

As part of UCL’s Bartlett Faculty, ranked #1 globally, for the second year in a row, for Built Environment studies by QS World University Rankings 2024, CASA offers exceptional education and research opportunities in one of the most prestigious institutions in the world.

Our Master's Programmes

Choose from a range of highly specialised degrees designed to fit your interests and career goals:

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Urban Spatial Science MSc

This MSc programme equips students with a multi-disciplinary perspective on approaches to monitoring and improving global urban resilience and sustainability through the use of data analytics, machine learning (ML), reproducible research, and remote sensing technologies. This programme is also available as a degree apprenticeship.

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Connected Environments MSc

New digital technologies are enabling us to better visualise and understand our built and natural environments. This practical programme introduces you to these technologies, interlinking the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and Data Science.

Applied Urban Spatial Research Scientist Degree Apprenticeship MSc

The degree apprenticeship programme equips students with a multi-disciplinary and critical perspective on approaches to understanding, monitoring and improving global urban resilience and sustainability through the use of data.

Register your interest

Register your interest in our courses to receive updates, invitations to upcoming open days, taster sessions and more. Complete the form below to register your interest in studying with us, selecting 'Advanced Spatial Analysis' as your subject of interest.

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