Information Science, M.Sc. | City, University of London | London, United Kingdom
12 months
Duration
21851 GBP/year
10920 GBP/year
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About

This Information Science programme from City, University of London enables you to develop a career managing information across a range of organisations. You will gain a deep understanding of information resources, systems and services, and their relevance in society, enabling you to make the next step in your career.

Overview

Information Science is a broad, interdisciplinary field, which is relevant and applicable to all sectors. You’ll find many career opportunities across a variety of organisations that collect and process information of any kind.

Throughout your Information Science course at City, University of London you will benefit from meeting professionals already working in the field of information science, as well as those who come in to speak on our modules.

Career

As a skilled and confident Information Science graduate with a deep understanding of information services and their relevance in society you will have the opportunity to work in organisations across the world that collect and process information.

Your career could start in:

  • academic or special libraries
  • research data management
  • data analysis
  • scientific, healthcare, business or media information services
  • content and records management
  • social media management
  • information architecture
  • information literacy training.

Accreditation

  • City’s Information Science course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Library and Information Science Foundation
  • Data Information Technologies and Applications
  • Information Organisation
  • Information Retrieval
  • Information Management and Policy
  • Research Methods and Communication
  • Information Resources and Documentation

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

  • Applicants should normally hold a second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in any discipline, or have LIS related work experience.
Other suitable qualifications
  • If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to follow a Graduate Diploma pathway to the programme through one of our partners.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    21851 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 21851 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    10920 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10920 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time per year

  • UK: £5,460
  • Overseas/EU: £10,926

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 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 Information Science.

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
Hyams Bursary
3500 GBP
Grant
31 Jul 2023
Deadline

City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Need-based
Alex McVitty Memorial Award
2000 GBP
Grant
31 Jul 2023
Deadline

City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
School of Health & Psychological Sciences Dean's Bursary for Professional Advancement
1000 GBP
Grant
16 Dec 2022
Deadline

City, University of London
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline

City, University of London
London, 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

Worldwide
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Jul 2023
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

Our partners

Information Science
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Information Science
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