The University of Sheffield
Information School

Our postgraduate taught degrees

Study with the leading researchers in the field - we are the best department of our type in the country; the UK's first iSchool and the only library and information science department to be awarded the maximum rating in every Research Assessment Exercise carried out.

Our cutting edge range of courses is constantly updated to provide you with the blend of knowledge and practical skills you need in the fast evolving field of library and information management. As well as attending classes, you will learn through self-direction and participative group learning. These are the challenges that will give you the skills you need for a career in today's information world.

The Innovation Centre

Study at the University of Sheffield

  • Times Higher Education University of the Year
  • Leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research
  • Excellent networked computing and library facilities
  • Students Union widely recognized as the best in the country

The University and the city of Sheffield are a fantastic environment for you to live and study in. Coupled with excellent academic facilities are opportunities for a wide range of sporting, leisure, cultural and nightlife activities, all at one of the country's lower costs of living.

Flexible learning to suit you

We offer a range of degree programmes in library and information science. Most of our degrees are available in both full-time (FT) and part-time (PT), and with the option of full Masters (180 credits), PG Diploma (120 credits) or PG Certificate (60 credits) level entry.

Standard Masters or Professional Enhancement (PE)?

Many of our degrees are available as a Professional Enhancement route. Professional Enhancement degrees are intended for applicants who already have professional experience in the field. A Professional Enhancement degree is very similar to the standard Masters degree, but with greater flexibility of module choice, to recognise your exisiting expertise in certain areas.

Programme Timing Level PE route Accredited
Digital Library Management FT / PT MSc / PG Cert cilip accredited
Health Informatics (Distance Learning) PT MSc / PG Dip / PG Cert cilip accredited
Information Literacy FT / PT MA / PG Dip / PG Cert Yes
Information Management FT / PT MSc / PG Dip / PG Cert Yes cilip accredited
Information Systems FT / PT MSc / PG Dip / PG Cert Yes cilip accredited
Information Systems Management FT MSc CMI accredited
Librarianship FT / PT MA / PG Dip / PG Cert Yes cilip accredited
Multilingual Information Management FT / PT MA