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Manchester Metropolitan University: Library and Information Management
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Information Technology and Communications |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| courses@mmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 247 6969 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry – you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry – you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry – you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry – you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry – you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Summary
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 across all 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, and financial and legal services. This will provide networking opportunities within the library, information and media industries.
Features and Benefits - Accredited course - the course is recognised and approved by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
-
Engaging content - explore information and communications from the digital and human perspective.
-
The digital revolution - assess how information is managed and how individuals' lives, organisations and society have been influenced by the digital revolution.
-
Real world experience - gain skills that will enable you to be well-placed to pursue a career aligned with your interests, in a range of sectors.
-
Placement opportunities - the course has strong connections to all sectors of the profession extended to the you via fieldwork placements, visiting speakers and workshops.
-
Research informed - we have close links with departmental research groups and this research feeds into our teaching throughout the course.
-
Units for industry - you will have the opportunity to study our specialist option module, ‘Introduction to Health Librarianship’, which was devised in conjunction with the NHS Library and Knowledge Services North to address a specific industry need for more library and information professionals in this sector.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a second class honours degree or above (or international or professional equivalent) in any discipline. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824, known for the quality of its teaching and world leading research. The University has been named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2026).
Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city known worldwide for its music, sport, culture and creativity. Living and studying here means being part of a global city that opens doors to opportunity.
Manchester is home to a diverse community of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries. International students are offered comprehensive …
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