We are delighted that the University of Glasgow has been awarded funding for 3 postgraduate taught places for MSc Urban Analytics for entry in September 2024 by The Data Lab.  

Our Urban Analytics MSc programme teaches globally relevant practical knowledge and hands-on skills which creates graduates who are comfortable harnessing the power of urban big data.  

The Data Lab Masters Scholarship covers tuition fees and includes participation in The Data Lab Academy, employability skills programme and the opportunity to apply for paid industrial placement. Participation in The Data Lab Academy is compulsory for funded students. The Data Lab are committed to harnessing the power of data and AI for a thriving, connected society. Learn more about The Data Lab here. 

There scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and only available to offer holders for MSc Urban Analytics and who are a permanent resident of Scotland for at least 3 years prior to the start of the programme on 1 August (i.e. living in Scotland for a purpose other than studying) OR are a non-UK applicant with indefinite leave to remain in the UK and permanently domiciled in Scotland for a purpose other than education for 3 years prior to the start of the programme on 1 August. Full eligibility and scholarship details are outlined here.  

There is no separate application form for this scholarship. All eligible applicants who are holding an offer for MSc Urban Analytics by 31st July 2024 will be considered with decisions communicated to applicants by mid-August 2024.  

For further information on these funded scholarships, please contact MSc Urban Analytics programme convenor Dr Qunshan Zhao – qunshan.zhao@glasgow.ac.uk  

All students on our Urban Analytics MSc programme have the opportunity to join The Data Lab Academy, a career development programme that offers workshops, networking events, masterclasses and a residential innovation challenge. Learn more about the Data Lab Academy here. 

First published: 9 May 2024

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