Why this course?
Our MSc/PgDip Information & Library Studies is a conversion degree, designed specifically for graduates from any discipline. Previous students have joined us from a variety of backgrounds, including: History, English Literature, Forensic science, Psychology, Chemistry and Linguistics.
This internationally-recognised,
professionally-accredited conversion degree will provide you with a pathway into a continuously-evolving and exciting profession which supports and underpins the economic fabric of society.
For international applicants, this CILIP-accredited degree offers reciprocal accreditation in countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and others. This means you can come to Scotland to study and work back home as a qualified information professional, or go abroad to work if you are from the UK.
Meeting the information needs of society is at the core of the work of the information professional. This programme will provide you with a range of skills in high demand from employers. These include the ability to organise, synthesise, and make use of information for the advancement of society. Suitable for those holding an undergraduate degree from any discipline, the degree will prepare you for a wide range of positions in the information field.
Study with us
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accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
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incorporates international reciprocal agreements with professional bodies in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
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benefit from the practical experience of a placement
Careers
Our graduates work across a range of sectors including:
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government information services
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legal libraries and court services
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television and other media centres
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corporate knowledge management
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third sector/charities
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health and social care organisations
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university, college, public, special, and school libraries
Much more than libraries, a Masters in Information and Library Studies offers a diverse range of opportunities for graduates in a myriad of sectors. Information is the lifeblood of modern society, and graduates who can organise, synthesise, and utilise information are invaluable across the workforce.