Overview

Throughout the Information Management - Library and Information Management course from Adelaide University you will learn the most contemporary practical uses of information theory. Engage in hands-on fieldwork. Build communication and leadership skills. Advance your understanding of digital literacy. Explore new technologies for library cataloguing, digital collections and information access. Deepen your understanding of metadata, marketing, social media, readers' advisory and scholarly communications. Develop confidence in processing and recording information for libraries, complex organisations, archives and more.

Your studies will culminate in a research project on a chosen topic. You’ll graduate ready to support access, learning and empowerment in education, community and business.

Career opportunities:

You’ll graduate ready to ignite curiosity and fuel discovery – whether in Australia or overseas. You could be a school librarian, organising book fairs and literary events to spark children’s interest in reading. You might be an information management consultant, helping organisations run smoothly and stay competitive. Perhaps you’ll support cutting-edge research as an academic librarian. Or maybe you will help build strong democratic communities through supporting digital literacy and information literacy skills as a public librarian.

You could also transfer your skills to careers as a:

Corporate information manager
Information technology specialist
Data analyst
Digital content manager
Database administrator
Museum curator
Corporate trainer
Project manager
Compliance officer
Archivist
Records manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Masters Research Theory and Practice
Information Management Project Placement
Information Management Professional Practice
Information Management Foundations
Technological Foundations
IM Masters Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 04249J

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

International non-student visa holders

This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

are studying online outside of Australia; or

do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53300 AUD / year

≈ 53300 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

Funding

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