Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities

About the institution

The Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL in London is the UK’s largest multidisciplinary faculty of the built environment. Their work focuses on human spaces, combining design, history, theory, digital representations and models across all of these areas. The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment and remains #1 in the UK for the ninth year in a row (QS World University Subject Rankings 2023).

About the program

The Master programme Space Syntax: Architecture and Cities addresses the study of architecture and cities using the theoretical and analytical framework of space syntax as well as wider theoretical and analytical approaches. Students learn to specialise in one of several streams related to contemporary world challenges: architecture and computing, sustainable urbanism, social inclusion and exclusion, informal settlements, spatial cognition, the physical and immaterial dimensions of social networks and design innovation.

This programme is available to study as either an MSc (taught program) or an MRes (research program) and takes 12 months to complete full-time. Part time or flexible option offers several compulsory and option modules focused on topics such as spatial cultures, analytical design, research methods. These modules add up to 180 CAT (equivalent to 90 ECTS), including the dissertation.

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Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.