Overview

Library and Information Studies at The University of the West Indies prepares students to effectively manage library and information units and organizations in different types of environments.

Careers

The Library and Information Studies program offered by The University of the West Indies prepares students for careers as librarians, heads of library systems and information specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Library and Information Studies

Management of Information Units

Catalogue Creation and Use

Bibliography and Reference Methods and Materials

Information Literacy Instruction

Digital Libraries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Six weeks practicum (fieldwork) included

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Library Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the programme, applicants must be graduates of approved universities normally with at least a lower second class honours degree in any discipline.
Previous work experience in libraries is an advantage but is not essential. Applicants are required to be computer literate, (that is, to have a basic knowledge of the operation of a computer and the software associated with it).
It is therefore in the interest of students, at this stage, to ensure that they have done an introductory course before entering the programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3720 USD / year

≈ 3720 USD / year

Additional Details

National part time: J$293,910 per year

Students from Non-Contributing Countries: J$1,763,638 per year full time, J$881,819 per year part-time

Funding

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