About Urban Data Science And Analytics Msc in University of Leeds

Our Masters degree in Urban Data Science and Analytics offers you the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge of the methods and approaches of data science and learn how to apply them in understanding cities and setting urban policy.

The course will combine technical training in the latest data science techniques – from data wrangling, to machine learning, to visualisation, and beyond – with the critical thinking needed to interrogate and understand complex urban and mobility challenges.

At the heart of this course will be a commitment to tackling the real-world challenges facing cities.

Researchers at the University of Leeds are finding novel data-driven solutions to tackle challenges such as traffic congestion, social and economic equality, pollution and competition for resources. Find out more about our Urban Analytics research at Leeds.

Career opportunities

This course will offer you in-depth technical knowledge and skills in data science along with training in workflow practice, teamwork, and ‘hacking’ to prepare you for an exciting career in industry. An online portfolio of work developed throughout the course will be important for demonstrating skills to prospective employers.

On completion of this course, you will have the technical knowledge to secure employment in local government; companies handling spatial data (eg. supermarkets, retail); start-ups; transportation authorities and operators; urban planners; and consultancies (eg. Arup, Mott MacDonald) in roles such as a data scientist; data analyst, or software developer.

Entry requirements

• A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a related subject.

Language requirements

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component

University of Leeds Highlights

University of Leeds  Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

For international students, it is very important to have an estimate of tuition fees and the cost of living when planning to study in the UK. The annual cost of attendance for studying at the University of Leeds is given below-

Note: It is pertinent to note that there is a big difference in the amount of tuition for different programs. The amounts are given above as a range is just an estimate. Applicants are to check with the program for the exact tuition fee.