Overview
Why study Archive and Records Management at Aberystwyth University?
- hands-on project working with professional archivists
- in-depth study of palaeography using documents in different hands
- medieval and post-medieval palaeography pathways
- training in industry standard cataloguing and preservation software
- intensive dissertation workshop to support research topic identification and develop research skills
- professional conferences, visits and lectures
- 3-4 day study tour in London.
Employment
This Archives and Records Management MA degree from Aberystwyth University will also equip you with a wide range of general work skills such as research, analysis, writing, presentation and management, ensuring your employability is improved across all areas. Upon graduation, you will have proven your abilities in structuring and communicating ideas efficiently, writing for and speaking to a range of audiences, evaluating and organizing information, working effectively with others and working within time frames and to specific deadlines.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation
- Access, outreach and advocacy
- Archives and Records – Practical Project
- Collections Care
- Recordkeeping Process and Practice
- Recordkeeping Theories and Contexts
- Media Archives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Library Science Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 361 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A lower second class honours degree (2:2)
- Copies of University transcripts (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh)
- Copies of Degree certificates (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh)
- Personal statement within 1-2 A4 pages
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7650 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
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.