MSc by Research Urban Studies at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc by Research in Urban Studies is an individual research programme supervised by Human Geography staff, delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time at Singleton Park Campus.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Geography (Human Geography) | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January and April (full-time); October and January (part-time) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research is shaped by seminars, reading groups and involvement in a Human Geography research group. Topics include global and world cities, urban networks, actor-network and assemblage theory, political economy of cities and urban geographies of violence.

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or a recognised equivalent. One reference is required. Admissions decisions may also consider the research synopsis or proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc by Research tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. Later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: October, January and April (full-time); October and January (part-time)

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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