Information and Library Studies
Entry requirements
- Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.
- Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
The online MSc Information and Library Studies course at Robert Gordon University, will develop your critical, analytical thinking and practice-oriented skills. It has been designed to replicate the environment found in the workplace by bringing together a mixture of theoretical and practical teaching methods.
You will explore the value of information to societies, how it is effectively organised, structured, managed and disseminated and the variety of sources and services.
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and practice your skills within real-life scenarios.
You will learn a variety of research methods and techniques and you will be equipped with a broad range of managerial, professional and technological knowledge and skills.
Information for international students
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time32-33 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Student Admissions Service
- admissions@rgu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 262728