Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

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.