Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities MSc

UCL (University College London)

Space Syntax MSc explores architecture and urban design through the lens of people and space. This multidisciplinary master’s degree offers specialised knowledge to those interested in the research and design of the built environment, from architectural to urban scales. It is designed for individuals aiming to pursue an academic pathway or to deepen their expertise within their current professional practice. The Space Syntax MSc centres around the idea that by studying buildings and cities as patterns of space, we can derive new insights into the relations between them and the individuals, communities and organisations that inhabit them. On this Space Syntax master’s, you gain a greater knowledge of how complex architectural and urban systems work, and how spaces can be planned, designed and manufactured to create a better society. You also learn the latest architectural theories alongside cutting-edge methods in architectural and urban analysis and acquire the knowledge and skills to research the social consequences of architecture and urban design decisions in practice, in research and in urban and architectural consultancy. This Space Syntax MSc postgraduate course aims to train graduates with deep knowledge of the built environment and advanced skills in applying complex analytical methods to evaluate spatial systems at all scales. The combination of theoretical understanding and practical expertise equips graduates to enhance their chances of securing positions at top offices and institutions that prioritise socially orientated, evidence-based and research-driven approaches to designing the built environment. The MSc version of this course attracts a diverse cohort of students from around the world who are looking to enhance their skills in modelling, analysing, and researching buildings and urban environments, and to expand their career opportunities through a unique and interdisciplinary knowledge base. Upon completing the course, students will be equipped to advance within their original profession whether in design practices, planning firms, policymaking, local authorities, or academia, or to pivot towards alternative career paths within the wider field of the built environment. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.