Archives and Records Management University College Dublin

Overview

The Archives and Records Management programme at University College Dublin provides comprehensive professional training for individuals dedicated to the curation and preservation of vital cultural and corporate records. This degree is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical archival principles and the practical demands of modern information management. Students engage with a diverse range of materials, ensuring the long-term accessibility of both ancient manuscripts and contemporary digital data.

Why Archives and Records Management at University College Dublin?

This programme holds an esteemed international reputation and maintains long-standing accreditation from the Archives and Records Association of the UK and Ireland. As the only fully accredited course of its kind in Ireland, it serves as the primary entry-level qualification for the profession. Students benefit from a rich learning environment that includes field trips, practitioner visits, and professional work placements. The university's location offers unparalleled access to major research institutions such as the National Archives and the National Library of Ireland.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22600 per year
• European fee: EUR 11790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines rigorous academic study with hands-on experience in digitisation and archival processing. Modules may include:

• Archives and their Users
• Managing Records & Information in Public & Private Organisations
• Archival Representation
• Deciding What to Keep
• Archives Preservation
• The Recordkeeping Professional
• Digital Methods
• Digital Libraries
• Research Data Management

Careers with Archives and Records Management

Graduates of this programme enjoy exceptional employment prospects within the heritage, legal, and corporate sectors. Many find rewarding roles as professional archivists or records managers in national cultural institutions, university archives, and local government services. The skills acquired also facilitate careers in specialised areas such as data protection, digital curation, and corporate accountability. Notable employers of past students include the National Library of Ireland, the Irish Film Archives, and various international organisations across the UK, North America, and Australia.