Aberdeen , Scotland , United Kingdom
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Overview
At the Robert Gordon University studying the Msc Information and Library Studies brings together a mixture of theory and practice that replicates activities found in the workplace. It attaches strong importance to producing creative and reflective practitioners and prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities, ranging from traditional librarianship to information management and research.
A variety of research methods and techniques are taught and our students are equipped with a broad range of managerial, professional and technological knowledge and skills.
The MSc Library and Information Studies is available to study full-time or by distance learning. It also offers a four-week placement opportunity for full-time students.
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. This course prepares you to work in or enhance your career in all aspects of the information sector. There are many opportunities arising from developments in networking and multimedia information services within commercial and educational establishments. Our graduates now work in all parts of the sector, ranging from traditional librarianship to information management and research.
Roles held by our graduates include Knowledge Manager, Acquisitions Librarian, Curate of Church of England, Information Assistant (within the Health sector), Development Officer with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and Programme Assistant (UN International Criminal Tribunals).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Library Science Informatics & Information Sciences View 29 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
Lower Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 88
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
9620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9620 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
9620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9620 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
All Students - Part Time Online Learning
- £3,600 Stage 1
- £3,600 Stage 2
- £2,420 MSc Dissertation Stage
Funding
Merit Scholarship
Aberdeen Business School offers a number of merit scholarships to outstanding students. The scholarship is available to:
· international students who will study the course by full time and distance learning and pay for the fees at the international rate; or
· UK or EU students who will study the course by full time and the fees are set in excess of 6,000 GBP; or
· UK or EU students who will study the course by distance learning.
To find out more information on the Merit Scholarships.
Carnegie-Cameron Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Scottish or Scottish domiciled students on taught postgraduate courses at Robert Gordon University. More information can be found under Carnegie-Cameron Bursaries
Postgraduate Funding
Applicants (Scottish domiciled and EU) to this course may be eligible for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL). Full-time students can apply for a PTFL up to £3400. Part-time students can apply for up to £1700. The tuition fee loan is only available to part-time students who are undertaking at least 50% of a full-time course, and therefore, complete their qualification in 2 years.
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.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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