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Records Management and Digital Preservation, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 30 months
    Duration
University rank #201 (WUR) ,
Working or hoping to work in Records Management and Digital Preservation? Gain a professional qualification accepted in the UK and overseas with the Records Management and Digital Preservation programme offered by University of Dundee. 

About

The Records Management and Digital Preservation course from University of Dundee is aimed at those wishing to work, or currently working, in records management and digital recordkeeping. 

The courses provide

  • a professional education in the theory and practice of records management and digital recordkeeping
  • an in-depth knowledge of the processes necessary for the management of records and digital objects.
  • an understanding of recordkeeping practice and tradition and its relationship with digital information
  • flexible, supported and interactive study
  • modules taught by experts in their field
  • the opportunity to develop research skills and expertise during the preparation of the masters dissertation
  • the ability to gain a professional qualification whilst working

Careers

The requirement to be working or volunteering prior to, and throughout the duration of, the course gives students a distinct advantage in terms of appropriate work experience. The course itself is a mixture of theory and practice, and enables direct application of learning within the workplace. The dissertation gives students the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of direct benefit to employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Principles and Practice of Records Management
  • Management and Preservation of Digital Records
  • Metadata Standards and Information Taxonomies
  • The Theory and Context of Recordkeeping
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Principles and Practice of Records Management
  • Management and Preservation of Digital Records

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 30 months
    • Duration description
      30-60 Months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    Blended

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • You'll need to be a graduate with a with an Honours degree or above in an appropriate discipline.
  • You will also need to be employed or active as a volunteer in a professional archive for a minimum of 1/2 day a week and have appropriate prior experience.
  • Alternative qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis. Transfer of credit from other study programmes may be possible by arrangement.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    7620 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7620 GBP per year and a duration of 30 months.

  • EU/EEA

    7620 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 7620 GBP per year and a duration of 30 months.
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Living costs for Dundee

  • 787 - 1500 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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