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Overview
Your course will enable you to examine the processes of information organisation, communication, access and provision, as well as considering library infrastructures and services from both historical and philosophical perspectives.
This Library Science course from City, University of London will prepare you for a career in collection related institutions and services. It is also ideal for those wishing to update their skills in this sector.
Library Science is a broad, interdisciplinary field, the principles and practice of which underpin today's information society.
With an emphasis on the use of new and emergent technologies; information resource description and organisation; methods of investigation and analysis; ethical, legal, and socio-political implications, and policy formulation, this course is an ideal foundation for a career in modern collection-based services.
Career
As a skilled and confident Library Science graduate with an understanding of the principles and practices of the subject your career could start in:
- public library
- academic library
- consultancy
- special/heritage library
- information services
- publishing.
- information literacy teaching/training.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Library and Information Science Foundation
- Data Information Technologies and Applications
- Information Organisation
- Digital Libraries
- Information Management and Policy
- Research Methods and Communication
- Libraries and Publishing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Library Science Area & Cultural Studies General Studies & Classics View 640 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
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.
- 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
20400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time per year
- UK: £5,100
- Overseas/EU: £10,200
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.
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