The degree consists of compulsory modules in term 1 and pathways* or recommended modules in terms 2 and 3, alongside a final dissertation in term 3.
Urban Spatial Science MSc
Urban Spatial Science
Compulsory modules (45 credits and dissertation)
- CASA0005: Geographic Information Systems and Science (15 credits) – term 1
- CASA0007: Quantitative Methods (15 credits) – term 1
- CASA0001: Urban Systems Theory (15 credits) – term 1
- CASA0010: Urban Spatial Science Dissertation (60 credits) - term 3
Smart Cities and Urban Policy Pathway
- CASA0008: Smart Cities: Context, Policy and Government (15 credits) – term 2
- CASA0002: Urban Simulation (15 credits) – term 2
- CASA0023: Remotely Sensing Cities and Environments (15 credits) - term 2
Data Visualisation Pathway
- CASA0006: Data Science for Spatial Systems (15 credits) - term 2
- CASA0003: Digital Visualisation: Group Mini Project (30 credits) - term 2
Urban Modelling and Simulation Pathway
- CASA0006: Data Science for Spatial Systems (15 credits) - term 2
- CASA0011: Agent Based Modelling for Spatial Systems (15 credits) – term 2
- CASA0002: Urban Simulation (15 credits) – term 2
All pathways have 30 credits of additional optional modules. At least one of these should be taken from within the CASA module catalogue - both could be, but students will also have the option to take one 15 credit elective (any UCL module) outside of CASA their programme of study should they wish, departments at UCL with suitable relevant elective modules are listed below. This allowance could be used with a 30 credit CASA module (e.g. Data Visulisation: Group Mini Project). In addition to the modules listed above (on other pathways) CASA also offers:
- CASA0013: Foundations of Spatial Data Science (formerly Introduction to Programming for Spatial Analysts) (15 credits) – term 1
- CASA0025: Building Spatial Applications with Big Data (15 credits) – term 2
- CASA0024: PropTech: Introduction (15 credits) – term 2
Elective modules
Departments at UCL with suitable relevant elective modules include: Geography, Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, Civil Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, Information Studies, Computer Science, Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, Bartlett School of Architecture and the Bartlett School of Planning.
*Pathway modules may change annually, but sufficient choice will be offered to represent the current expertise of the department.