Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning), M.A. | Part time online | University of Sheffield | United Kingdom
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Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning)

24 months
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5750 GBP/year
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About

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. 

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.

United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2022
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2022
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Intake Education Taiwan Scholarship 2022
2000 GBP
Grant
31 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2022
4000 GBP
Grant
31 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Sanctuary Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
04 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Sheffield MBA Scholarship Scheme
10000 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline

UK Government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

The Government of the United Kingdom
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline

DFID/UK Universities
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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