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

Starting 2023-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction 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

92

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

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

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

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.

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