Overview

You will explore the value of information to societies, how it is effectively organised, structured, managed and disseminated and the variety of sources and services.

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and practice your skills within real-life scenarios.

You will learn a variety of research methods and techniques and you will be equipped with a broad range of managerial, professional and technological knowledge and skills.

Job Prospects

The information industry continues to expand, providing a wide range of opportunities for graduates equipped with a broad range of managerial, professional and technological knowledge and skills.

The Information and Library Studies course offered at the Robert Gordon University prepares you to work in or enhance your career in all aspects of the information sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Knowledge Organisation

Information Seeking and Use

Cataloguing and Classification

Digital Libraries

Managing Library Services

Professional Industry Experience

Methods, Metrics And Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 32 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

An application made after this date, within the Late Application Cycle, may not be considered dependant on volumes received and capacity/space within programmes

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science Informatics & Information Technology View 7 other Masters in Library Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.

Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

Tuition Fee

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International

10400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10400 GBP per year during 12 months.

All Students - Part Time Online Learning

£3,900 Year 1&2

£2,600 Year 3

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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