Overview

In the Librarianship programme from the University of Sheffield, you'll be introduced to the best current thinking and practice needed to enter this fast developing sector. You'll learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms.

Key Features

Library and information professionals need strong information handling, managerial and interpersonal skills, plus an understanding of the power of technology to transform information services provision.

They must also have the imagination, commitment and enthusiasm to play a part in the exciting changes taking place in the fast-developing information world.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by CILIP

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Management for Library and Information Services

Information Organisation

Information Literacy

Libraries, Information and Society

Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-08-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Library Science Informatics & Information Technology View 260 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need at least a good 2:2 in any subject and work experience would be helpful, but it is not a necessity.

If you do not have an undergraduate degree but have other qualifications and substantial relevant work experience you may be considered for entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma courses.

Tuition Fee

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International

23200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23200 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9850 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Sheffield

555 - 977 GBP /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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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