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Study Details: 1 year
This MSc will explore the potential of technological solutions to some of the most pressing challenges faced by cities today. You will learn how big data technologies enable new opportunities for resource efficiencies, how IoT applications are empowering communities and the urban planning technologies (GIS, spatial data, building information modelling) available in designing sustainable cities.
You will be exposed to theories and principles relating to the design, development and testing of applications used in smart cities. This includes the use of different methods and tools to collect, represent, manipulate and manage spatial data using Geographical Information Systems.
The programme introduces IoT infrastructure principles, and as part of your assessment, you will design an IoT solution for sustainable smart cities. You will also explore the value of blockchain to sustainable cities, using the Ethereum platform, you will develop practical skills through the programming of smart contracts in Solidity.
This programme is part of our computing framework which develops the essential skills required to develop you as a digital leader, building your knowledge of information governance, cyber security and research methods, as well as skills in communications, problem solving and commercial reasoning.
Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent in any subject
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This Masters programme prepares you for a range of careers in the field of urban planning for smart cities, including management and leadership in computing. Possible career routes available include:
Typical job roles include:
Whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time programme, choose from a range of Business, Computing, Cyber, Project Management and Technology f...
