Archives and Records Management Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Archives and Records Management programme at Aberystwyth University provides students with the professional principles and technical expertise required to manage and preserve vital historical resources. This master's level course is specifically designed to prepare graduates for diverse roles within any recordkeeping or archive environment. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the curriculum ensures students are ready for the complexities of modern information management.

Why Archives and Records Management at Aberystwyth University?

Students benefit from hands-on projects working alongside professional archivists and intensive training in industry-standard preservation and cataloguing software. The university is situated in a town with a prestigious information history, offering close links to the National Library of Wales and the Royal Commission for Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. The course also includes study visits, fieldwork, and pathways in both medieval and post-medieval palaeography.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20805 per year
• National fee: GBP 10265 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a balance of core recordkeeping theories and practical project work. Modules may include:

• Access, Outreach and Advocacy
• Archives and Records - Practical Project
• Collections Care
• Recordkeeping Process and Practice
• Recordkeeping Theories and Contexts
• Dissertation
• Digital and Audio-visual Collections
• Latin for Postgraduate Study
• Palaeography and Diplomatic

Careers with Archives and Records Management

Graduates are prepared for professional entry into archive and records management roles across local, national, and specialist organisations. The programme is accredited by the Archives and Records Association (ARA) and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). Beyond specific archival roles, students develop transferable skills in research, information evaluation, and management that are highly valued in various professional sectors.