Overview

The MA in Library and Archive Studies is taught in collaboration with University of Manchester. This is major multi-site research library with National Research Library status. It includes the stunning John Rylands Research Institute and Library with its world-leading collections of archives and rare books and cutting-edge digital practices.

Key Facts

The Library has close links to research and teaching through the John Rylands Research Institute and Library and the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. These relationships give students on the MA in Library and Archive Studies the opportunity to engage with a wealth of academic specialisms closely linked to Library and Archive Studies, in addition to benefitting from broad-ranging core courses centred on working with special collections.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules

Strategic Practice in Libraries (30 credits). This module will include:

strategic library management
leadership
libraries in society
developing effective services
managing information
leading in the sector

Managing Archives and Special Collections (30 credits). This module will include:

structuring collections
understanding special collections
engagement and advocacy
digital infrastructures
digital practices and approaches

special collections laboratory

Dissertation

Optional Modules

Library and Archive Studies Work Placement Module (30 credits).

Indicative list of additional optional modules:

Decolonise the Museum!
Producing Digital Projects
Digital Heritage
Business Strategies for the Arts
Curating Art
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Creative Learning• CCI - Policy and Evidence
From Papyrus to Print: The History of the Book
Wondrous Transformations: Translating the Medieval Past
Old English: Writing the Unreadable Past

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7

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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Compulsory Modules

Optional Modules

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Manchester

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