MA in Librarianship
We offer our MA in Librarianship in two versions. Choose the version that suits you best, dependent on whether you're relatively new to librarianship, or you already have a few years experience in the field.
MA in Librarianship
This standard version of the programme is aimed at students with one to two years practical work experience within the library and information sector, and who wish to pursue a career in this field.
The programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this fast developing sector. You will learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms, allowing you to study particular information sectors and types of information resource in depth.
Postgraduate Prospectus entry for this degree, including entry requirements and details of the modules you will study.
MA in Librarianship (Professional Enhancement)
This version of the programme is aimed at students who have two or more years' relevant work experience in the library and information sector, and who wish to study for a higher degree and develop their knowledge and skills.
You may enrol on the MSc, PGDiploma or PGCertificate level of study, and will take modules totalling 180 credits at Masters level, 120 credits at PGDiploma level and 60 credits at PGCertificate level. All core modules must be taken, with students choosing the remainder of their credits from the list of approved modules available (please note, the number of core and approved modules to be taken will depend upon the chosen level of study).
Postgraduate Prospectus entry for this degree, including entry requirements and details of the modules you will study.
Why study Librarianship?
Libraries and information services make a vital contribution to effective education, health, social and cultural services, as well as successful economic, business and commercial activities. The skills of librarians and information specialists are essential to identify, control, organise and make accessible the ever increasing amounts of information available in paper, digital and multimedia formats.
Technological advances mean that libraries and information services in both the public and private sectors are changing dramatically and offer a wide range of attractive, challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Library and information professionals need competence in information handling, IT and management, together with strong interpersonal skills. They must have the imagination, commitment and enthusiasm to play a part in the exciting changes now taking place.
The School has an international reputation for teaching and research in library management and public policy, and has recently established the Centre for the Public Library in the Information Society. As a result teaching and learning on the MA in Librarianship is research-led and students can be sure that they will be exposed to the latest ideas and concepts in librarianship today.
Our students form a supportive and friendly community, and there are always opportunities for collaboration on projects in and beyond the curriculum. This year, some of our students have published their own newsletter:
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Dissertation Study
Following completion of the taught part of the programme, you will begin a research-based dissertation project on a subject that you will choose in consultation with teaching staff.
You may be able to carry out this disssertation work in an external organisation, and if you're a Professional Enhancement student, you may even choose to complete a research project directly relevant to your own employed role.
This chance to tackle real-life situations is always a highlight for students, and you'll be helped through the process by your own appointed academic supervisor.
Interview / Induction Days
Successful applicants will receive an invitation to attend an Interview /Induction Day at the School. We hold these several times a year, and we will inform you of possible dates when we contact you.
There is currently no closing date for applications for the coming academic year, but we encourage potential applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Further Information
And if you would like to chat to us about the programme in more detail, please contact the Programme Cooordinator: