Overview

This Library and Archive Studies program at The University of Manchester focuses on contemporary practices in collection-led librarianship and archival studies. It provides unique curriculum-based access to world leading special collections and comparative cultural institutions alongside a strong professional practice element in collaboration with UML staff.

Course delivery includes core courses in librarianship and archive studies, optional work placements in a variety of library and collections-based fields and linked dissertations.

Career opportunities

Progression opportunities include work in policy and management roles for national libraries, major special collections libraries and archives.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules

Strategic Practice in Libraries. This module will include:

strategic library management: resource management in research libraries; managing risk and reputation; the future of library spaces and technology design; building a culture of collecting;

leadership: leading with authenticity and managing in the workplace; designing vision and values; promoting EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion); creating a dynamic organisation;

libraries in Society: open libraries and the future of publishing; the socially engaged librarian, open knowledge in Higher Education;

Managing Archives and Special Collections. This module will include:

structuring collections: versioning the record; standards and descriptions; international interoperability; enabling discovery,

understanding special collections: collection management and development; collection format; policies and frameworks,

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) or at least one years’ experience in a research focused archive or library setting.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 GBP / year

≈ 28500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MA (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,250

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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