Advert
Advert

MSc PG Dip PG Cert Information Management & Preservation

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part‑time PgDip: 9 months full-time PgCert: 4 months full-time

Course Description

This programme provides you with an understanding of contemporary information and records management issues. It pays special attention to the management of digital records and electronic resources, and how to manage these alongside analogue resources.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The programme is designed to put students in the strongest possible position to seek a role in Archives, Records & Information Management, Digital Curation and related fields, upon graduation. Throughout the programme we aim to provide further experience in these contexts, either through traditional placements for coursework or your dissertation, or through virtual placements working with archives and similar organisations.
  • As a graduate of the MSc or PGDip you will be eligible to be accredited by both the Archives & Records Association and CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals), providing valuable professional recognition in both the archive and library fields.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.

You should have a minimum of two weeks’ experience in related field.

Your application should also include a short statement (500 words) outlining your interest in the programme.

Fees

Please see our website for fee information

Programme Funding

 

 

Student Destinations

As a graduate, you will be well placed for a career as an archivist, records and information manager, librarian, or digital curator within a variety of public and private organisations.

Positions held by recent graduates include Archivist, Assistant Archivist, Project Archivist, Records Manager, Compliance Manager, Librarian, Information Manager, Digital Archivist.

Module Details

Find out more and apply

Add to comparison

Learn more about University of Glasgow

Where is University of Glasgow?