We urgently need new ways of thinking about society and space, as we face the profound global challenges of climate change, overconsumption, energy transition, technological change and political conflict. Ranked in the top 15 globally for Geography (QS World University Subject Ranking 2026), the MSc in Society and Space delivers a rigorous grounding in social theory, alongside specialist training in qualitative and experimental research methods to build the links between these challenges.
The programme's mandatory units introduce key ideas and techniques to give you a rigorous grounding in social theory and mainstream debates and techniques in human geography. Your optional units provide the opportunity to shape your MSc programme to suit your research interests.
Your taught units offer a thorough training in qualitative and experimental research methods, with options to develop specialist research skills in GIS in preparation for your independent research dissertation, carried out during the summer months and supported by an academic supervisor.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc Society and Space.
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree in any arts, humanities, social science, science or professional degree (medicine, architecture, planning or engineering).
We will also consider applicants with other degree subjects on a case-by-case basis with evidence of at least six months relevant paid or unpaid work experience in think tanks, public sector research agencies, work in social/political research institutes, the cultural sector, or a foundation degree or diploma in social sciences, philosophy, humanities, cultural studies, or social theory.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.
Please note that due to high demand, some programmes may close earlier than advertised. Early applications are advised to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and allocated on a continuous basis from September 2026 until all places are filled.