School of Geography
Urban Data Science and Analytics MSc
Learn how to use the latest data science techniques to interrogate and understand complex urban and mobility challenges facing our cities.
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in the world for Geography
ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020
Gold award
for Leeds in the latest
Teaching Excellence Framework
Over 75%
of our research is
'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' REF 2014
Research and innovation
We work at the forefront of global research agendas, leading the way in finding solutions to major social, political and environmental challenges. This exciting and impactful research takes us to some of the remotest places on Earth, including the high mountains, both poles and the depths of the tropical rainforests, as well as to the world’s major urban conurbations in both developed and developing nations.

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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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Explore how human society interacts with the natural world, through this flexible programme of online courses.
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