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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Full Time
23-SEP-24
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Full time
23-SEP-24
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
UCL (University College London)
Part time
23-SEP-24
2 years
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The Library and Information Studies MA provides the ideal foundation for career progression in library or information work. The one-year programme is accredited by the professional association, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), and offers students a wide range of up-to-date learning opportunities while helping to develop strong networks designed to enhance their employability. The programme prepares students for professional practice in the field of library and information studies. It strengthens traditional principles with cutting-edge approaches and helps students understand how information is produced, disseminated, controlled and recorded. It provides students with the practical skills required to identify, locate, manage and organise information.
CareersThe programme aims to be broad-based: we are not trying to produce graduates who can work in only one kind of library or information service. The skills and competences we aim to develop are intended to apply in a wide range of different sectors.
EmployabilityAs a vocational Master's, this programme prepares students for employment in the library and information sector, and, in most cases, for promotion from their pre-library school role as a library assistant to a qualified librarian role, such as senior library assistant, assistant librarian, librarian and library manager. Students also choose careers in information provision, such as taxonomists and web designers. There are specialist employment agencies that place students in both short-term and permanent positions, so if students do not find their ideal post straight away, they usually find suitable employment while continuing to seek their ideal post.
Optional qualificationsThis degree is also available as a PG Diploma with fees set accordingly.
AccreditationThe Library and Information Studies MA/PG Diploma has had its accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) as professional level qualifications extended to 2019/20. The programme will be will seeking accreditation for a further five years once the current accreditation has expired.
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Normally a substantial amount (usually equivalent to about a year) of full-time employment or its equivalent in a recognised library or information service.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,800 per year
Students from Domestic
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£29,000 per year
Students from EU
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£29,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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