Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning), M.A. | Part time online | University of Sheffield | United Kingdom
24 months
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5750 GBP/year
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Gain an in-depth understanding of managerial and ethical issues involved in leading and supporting physical and digital library services and developmental initiatives. At University of Sheffield, the Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning) MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited. 

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Overview

This Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning) course at University of Sheffield  will introduce you to the best current thinking and practice, and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this fast-developing sector. You'll learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms.

Key Features  

  • The skills of librarians and information specialists are essential to identify, control, organise and make accessible the ever-increasing amounts of information available in paper, digital and multimedia formats. 
  • You'll be prepared for a professional role in areas ranging from public service to business.

Accreditation

  • This course is accredited by CILIP

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Libraries, Information and Society
  • Information Literacy 
  • Leadership, Strategy and Change
  • Information Retrieval: Search Engines and Digital Libraries
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Personal and Professional Development Portfolio
  • Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
  • Dissertation

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Entry requirements are flexible. You’ll need a combination of a good second-class honours degree and around 12 months’ information-related practical work experience.
  • If you don’t have a degree but your professional experience is extensive, you might be able to take the postgraduate certificate or diploma and upgrade to the MA later.
  • IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component or equivalent.
  • We also accept a range of other UK qualifications and other EU/international qualifications. 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    5750 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5750 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • National

    5750 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 5750 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • Three-year MA £3,833 each year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aziz Foundation Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
9840 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sanctuary Scholarships
Need-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sir Sze-yuen Chung Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
NCUK Postgraduate Taught Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
International Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
12 May 2024
International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2024
Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
9840 GBP
Deadline
03 Jul 2024
Sanctuary Scholarships
Need-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2024
Intake Education Taiwan Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
16 May 2024
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2023
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available

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