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Postgraduate degree

Urban Informatics MSc

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Urban informatics is the study of how rich behavioural data from cities and their citizens can be collected, analysed, understood, and communicated through computation. We seek to inform improvements that can increase the wellbeing of city residents, whether by government organisations or industries involved in providing services in cities. Our Urban Informatics MSc equips students with the technical, analytical, and communication skills required to conduct effective urban data analysis, with experience of detailed case study topics and the communication of results to effect change.

Key benefits

  • 6th in the UK for Computer Science (QS World Rankings 2022)
  • Based in the Department of Informatics and associated with the Centre for Urban Science and Progress London (CUSP London), which has connections to New York University and the University of Warwick.
  • The Department of Informatics has a reputation for delivering research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.
  • You'll interact with world-class experts in many exciting areas of Computer Science, including Algorithms and Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Human-Centred Computing and Software Systems.
  • You'll study a wide-range of innovative modules, covering both the theory and practice of modern Computer Science.
  • Friendly and supportive learning environment, with students from across the globe.
  • Based in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences, with links to both Health and Social Science and Public Policy and world-leading teaching and research.
Luis [Advanced Computing MSc]

“King’s is very well ranked and has an excellent Informatics department. The central location means you are close to big tech companies and you can interact with them, also thanks to the different events that King’s organises with them.”

Luis, Advanced Computing MSc

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

The MSc in Urban Informatics equips you for future opportunities within business, government, NGOs and the third sector, where expertise in using analytics and data science to solve urban problems is increasingly essential.

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Employability

The Careers Service run tailored sessions for Informatics students and a careers programme which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.

The MSc in Urban Informatics equips you for future opportunities within business, government, NGOs and the third sector, where expertise in using analytics and data science to solve urban problems is increasingly essential.

Application closing date guidance

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to request further information from you to assess your application. This is particularly important if your application is successful, and you are required to meet any conditions and/or you need a Student Visa to study at King’s.

King's College London is committed to the recruitment of students with the greatest academic ability and to maintain a diverse student population. In order to ensure a balanced international student population for our most competitive programmes, we have implemented the following deadlines:

  • The final application deadline for any students who are currently residing in mainland China is 7 January 2023 (23:59 UK time). 

Please note: if you reside in mainland China and apply for this programme after the above deadline, your application may be automatically withdrawn and you will not be eligible for an application fee refund. 

  • Our first application deadline for any other applicants is on 6 March 2023 (23:59 UK time). The programme will remain open until the final application deadlines below if there are places still available:
  • Overseas (international) fee status: 24 July 2023 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 24 August 2023 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline, the programme will close at any point once it is full. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

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