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PostgraduateMSc

Urban Informatics

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MSc Urban Informatics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Urban Data Collection and Management
Computational Methods for Urban Analysis
Social Science Perspectives on Cities
Geospatial Analysis and Mapping
Urban Informatics Case Studies
Data Visualisation and Communication
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Policy Implementation and Urban Change
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementGain real work experience as part of your degree with the option of doing a 10-week placement with one of 30 leading organisations across local government, policing, health, big data companies, transport and more.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£30,000£31,000
3 years£24,500£26,500£33,000
5 years£30,500£35,500£41,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Urban Informatics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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