MRes Urban Futures at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Research-led MRes on sustainable cities, resilience, infrastructure, placemaking, urban health and well-being and evidence-based analysis, supervised across the Institute for Future Cities, Strathclyde Business School and other departments. It can be taken in person in Glasgow or online.

Department: Institute for Future Cities | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September (in-person); September or January (online) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

One core methods module (Principles of Research Design or Research Methods) plus an advanced methods or other class agreed with the supervisor, and a 160-credit, 25,000-word supervised dissertation. Research themes include sustainability and resilience, urban health and wellbeing, urban policy and design, communities and demographic change, and smart cities.

Career pathways

Graduates move into urban planning and development, sustainability and net-zero policy, local and national government, NGOs, consultancy and smart city and data-driven roles. Many continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class Honours degree from a UK institution (or overseas equivalent), a Masters-level qualification, or equivalent professional experience, in a relevant discipline (e.g. urban studies, architecture, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, business, economics, public policy, social sciences, law, computer science, data analytics). Applicants submit a concise, feasible research statement and evidence of relevant experience. Two references (one academic) plus transcripts and certificates of all degrees. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the programme start date. Application deadline: August for September entry; October for January (online) entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). On-campus Source

Intake: September (in-person); September or January (online)

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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