MSc Urban Informatics at King's College London

Urban informatics is the study of how rich behavioural data from cities and their citizens can be collected, analysed, understood, and communicated through computation. Urban Informatics seeks 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences  |  Department: Department of Informatics  |  Duration: One year full-time, September to September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Urban Informatics MSc explores how data and computational methods can be used to understand cities, improve public services and enhance the wellbeing of urban communities. You will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret complex behavioural and urban data to support better decision-making across the public and private sectors. Applications range from improving emergency healthcare and community policing to managing air quality and supporting public transport.

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