Librarianship, M.A. | University of Sheffield | Sheffield, United Kingdom
12 months
Duration
23200 GBP/year
9850 GBP/year
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About

Aimed at resourceful people with excellent communication and organisational skills, this Librarianship course at University of Sheffield is ideal for those with ambitions to work in library and information roles across a wide variety of sectors. The MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited. 

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

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Librarianship.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2022
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship 2022
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Intake Education Taiwan Scholarship 2022
2000 GBP
Grant
31 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2022
4000 GBP
Grant
31 May 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Sanctuary Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
04 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Sheffield MBA Scholarship Scheme
10000 GBP
Grant
30 Jun 2022
Deadline

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline

UK Government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

The Government of the United Kingdom
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline

DFID/UK Universities
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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