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Overview
The Library and Information Sciences degree at the University of Malta promotes research in the field by integrating traditional and digital theories and practices. It also aims to enhance librarians and information professionals’ careers and give them a body of knowledge and experience to position themselves in the local and international communities.
The degree is structured around the concept of a one-year common compulsory course that covers the main library and information theories and practices. After the first year, students will be asked to choose between: Stream A – Library and Information Management; Stream B – Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Career opportunities
The course provides specialised and diversified knowledge in theory and practice-based library and information disciplines to work in public and private national and international institutions.
Furthermore, students will be able to further their studies at doctoral level.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cataloguing Standards, Authority Files and Classification
- Electronic Records, Digital Archives and Digital Libraries
- Legal and Ethical Issues of the Information Professions
- Reference, Information Services and Methods of Evaluation
- Library Management
- Technology and Digital Resources
- School and Academic Librarianship
- Palaeography and Diplomatics
- History of Libraries
- Manuscripts and Early Modern Books Cataloguing
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Library Science Informatics & Information Technology Literature View 10 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in MaltaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 95
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
The Course is open to applicants in possession of:
- a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in Knowledge and Information Management, or
- a first cycle degree obtained with a Third Class Honours or Category III in Knowledge and Information Management, provided that such applicants shall be required to submit a portfolio documenting and describing proven professional experience in the library, archive or information management sector, which experience was obtained following their first cycle degree. Applicants in possession of the degree with Third Class Honours or Category III shall be allowed to proceed to the research component subject to the attainment of an average mark of at least 55% in the taught component
- a first cycle degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in any other subject, awarded by he University or any other higher education institution recognised by Senate
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International
3600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10800 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
1600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4800 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
Local/EU/EEA Applicants:
- Fee per semester: Eur 800
- Yr 1: Eur 5,400 / Yr 2: Eur 5,400 / Yr 3: NIL
Living costs for Msida
690 - 1170 EUR /month
Living 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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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
28 countries
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
1350 EUR
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
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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