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Overview
Recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), this route prepares graduates of all disciplines for a career in the modern information society and its industries.
The taught element is equivalent to a postgraduate diploma, and as a professional qualification enables progression to chartership in your first professional post.
Your study will focus on the principles for the organisation, retrieval and accessibility of information and on the strategic management of information organisations, such as libraries, the information landscape, for example online and on the web, and on the development of library services of all kinds. Successful completion of a dissertation develops your knowledge of the field and skills as a researcher resulting in the award of MA. If you are studying the PgDip you will not be required to complete a dissertation.
You may undertake a placement, which we will help you to source, in information units, libraries and other relevant centres, including large corporations, local government, the National Health Service, financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Career
The increase in available digital information has led to a growing demand for professionals who have an understanding of information organisations.
As well as libraries, this includes industries of cultural heritage, research, publishing, broadcast and media, and those employed to develop methods for storing, curating, accessing and using information in innovative ways. You will be ideally placed to pursue a career as an information professional.
Graduates on this longstanding Library and Information Management programme from Manchester Metropolitan University have been successful in building careers as diverse as librarians, records managers, web developers, learning resources managers, digital librarians, health librarians for the NHS, and government archivists.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Assessing Information Seeking Behaviours
- Digital Rights
- Dissertation
- Evidence Bases in Library and Information Science
- Information Organisation and Search
- Information Organisations and Their Management
- Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programs, however we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Library Science Management Studies Informatics & Information Technology View 1544 other Masters in Management Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Other requirements
General requirements
You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- UK/Channel Island: £1417/30 credits to £945/20 credits studied per year
- Eu/Non-Eu International: £1834/20 credits to £2750/30 credits studied per year
Living costs for Manchester
645 - 1197 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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