Information and Library Studies degree offered at Aberystwyth University will equip you to fulfil the essential role that companies and professional bodies need to compete effectively in a fast-moving national and international business environment.
Information and Library Studies, M.A.
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Overview
Information and Library Studies degree offered at Aberystwyth University boasts library resources amongst the best in Europe.
Our Staff
Department of Information Management, Libraries & Archives lecturers are either qualified to PhD level or work in areas of the subject where professional practices are the focus. Many of the staff engage in research relevant to the theoretical and practical development of the discipline and the associated professions.
Employability
Qualification: MA/Diploma in Information and Library StudiesOur alumni include a number of current and former national librarians (Scotland, Wales, Malta and Malaysia), the first black national librarian in South Africa, and the former Director of the Bureau for Library and Information Services at the United Nations.Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Information Organisation and Retrieval
- Information Services: Planning for Delivery
- Information and Society
- Collection Management
- Studies in Management
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 12 months
- Credits 180 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The 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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Minimum required score:
88The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Lower Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
A good honours degree (in any discipline) at undergraduate level plus a minimum of 6 weeks’ relevant work experience. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
14700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14700 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
6475 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6475 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Aberystwyth
- 700 - 1300 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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.
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