Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning)
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.
You should also have around 12 months' information-related practical work experience. This is flexible depending on the level and relevance of your experience. If you don’t have a degree but your professional experience is extensive, you might be able to take the postgraduate certificate or diploma and upgrade to the MA later.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Gain understanding, knowledge and practical insights so your career as a library and information professional can flourish. The MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited.
Course description
This course will introduce you to the best current thinking and practice, and equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this fast-developing sector. You'll learn core competencies in IT, management and information handling, together with a wide range of specialisms.
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. You'll be prepared for a professional role in areas ranging from public service to business.
Accreditation
CILIP accredited for the MA and PG Diploma awards
Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses
Information for international students
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent
Fees and funding
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24-36 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time24-36 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24-36 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
- informationschool-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)114 222 2646