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Aberystwyth University: Information and Library Studies
| Institution | Aberystwyth University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Information Studies |
| Web | www.aber.ac.uk |
| armstaff@aber.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01970 622069 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This course is a vocational first qualification Masters course that will help you to develop the necessary skills and expertise for working in today’s rapidly changing information society.
Information is one of the world’s most valuable commodities and being able to access, organise, control and manage information in all its formats, is at the heart of this programme. The all-pervasive nature of information, means that this course is relevant to those who wish to work both nationally and internationally in sectors ranging from academic, public, education, health care, archives and media through to charity and commercial sectors.
The course curriculum will focus on both theory and practice but you will be actively encouraged to draw upon any relevant experience that you have already acquired. Course visits to relevant organisations and guest lectures, will further enhance your exposure to professional practice.
Semester 1: core modules addressing the information society, the organisation and retrieval of information as well as the provision of information services.
Semester 2: core modules covering both organisational management and the management of collections.
There is also the opportunity to complement these core modules with an optional module which will enable you to develop an area of special interest. In addition to these taught modules, you will also be able to access a series of research training sessions that will help to prepare you for the 15,000 word Masters dissertation in Semester 3.
Semester 3: 15,000 word Masters dissertation
With staff guidance and support, here you will have to the opportunity to conduct a piece of independent research within the information and library field. Not only will this enable you to further develop a specialism, but you will also acquire a range of transferrable research skills that are highly desirable in today’s employment market.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (in any discipline) at undergraduate level plus a minimum of 6 weeks’ relevant work experience. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. English Language Requirements: If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (in any discipline) at undergraduate level plus a minimum of 6 weeks’ relevant work experience. Candidates with equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. English Language Requirements: If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency. |
| Location | Llanbadarn Campus Llanbadarn Fawr Ceredigion Aberystwyth SY23 3RJ |
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Established in 1872, Aberystwyth University has a global reputation for teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. The University offers a range of research and taught postgraduate programmes, with students from across the world choosing to study here.
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