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Librarianship, MA, PG Certificate, PG Diploma

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MA, PG Certificate, PG DiplomaFull-time1 yearfind outGBP 10240 per yearGBP 25060 per year
MA, PG Certificate, PG DiplomaPart-time2 - 3 yearsfind outGBP 10240 per yearGBP 25060 per year

About Librarianship, MA, PG Certificate, PG Diploma - at University of Sheffield

You'll be introduced to the best current thinking and practice 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.

Library and information professionals need strong information handling, managerial and interpersonal skills, plus an understanding of the power of technology to transform information services provision. They must also have the imagination, commitment and enthusiasm to play a part in the exciting changes taking place in the fast-developing information world.

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. This course prepares you for a professional role in areas ranging from public service to business.

If you have two or more years' relevant work experience in the information sector and wish to study for a higher degree, you may be interested in our Professional Enhancement programme. This is designed for people already in work who want to further their careers, and allows greater freedom in module choice in recognition of your existing expertise.

Accreditation

CILIP-accredited for the MA and PG Diploma awards

Notes about fees for this course

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.

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Entry requirements

Main course

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree.

Professional Enhancement

This is a different route to the main course. It's aimed at those who already have relevant work experience. To apply for this route you need either:

  • an undergraduate degree in any subject discipline and at least 2 years' relevant work experience, or
  • an undergraduate degree in any subject together with an acceptable relevant professional qualification and at least 2 years' relevant work experience

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

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