Information Studies
MA (PGCert PGDip)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Professional accreditation
The course is formally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in the UK (CILIP) and recognised by the American Library Association as an equivalent to masters programs in the United States.
International applicants are eligible for University of Brighton international scholarships.
About the course
This course equips graduates from other disciplines with the knowledge and skills to make a career as library and information professionals. Practical skills needed by the information worker are integrated with the knowledge base of information science.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
Honours degree or equivalent.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
Course structure
The course consists of six taught modules and a final placement project which provides students with an opportunity to apply the techniques and knowledge gained during the course in a practical environment. The project forms the basis for the written dissertation required for the masters qualification.
Areas of study
Organising Knowledge develops an understanding of the principles by which knowledge can be organised and the practical skills necessary to be able to classify and index a range of printed and electronic sources.
Information Policy and Professionalism in a Digital Society introduces students to the theoretical, policy and practical implications for professional work in societies which are increasingly reliant on a digital communications infrastructure.
Managing Information Services aims to equip a new generation of information professionals with the management skills required to succeed in an increasingly competitive world, enabling them to develop a strategic awareness of leadership, marketing and resource management concepts and techniques as they apply to information services.
Information Architecture and Design for the Web provides students with understanding and skills in current technologies, for example Web 2.0, and the ways in which organisations can use them for information service provision, aggregation and dissemination.
Information Retrieval and Collection Development introduces the principles and practice of information retrieval that lie at the heart of information management. This module also examines the policies and processes involved in developing and managing collections, covering printed material and electronic resources.
Research Methods explores approaches to research in library and information management, and prepares students for the design and implementation of a research project in an information organisation. It introduces a range of skills not only in designing and executing students' own projects, but also in evaluating and critiquing research undertaken by others.
Syllabus
Organising Knowledge
Information Policy and Professionalism in a Digital Society
Managing Information Services
Information Architecture and Design for the Web
Information Retrieval and Collection Development
Research Methods
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Information Studies (MA) (Full time) [J4BD001] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,320 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 8,925 GBP International (Full Time) 12,750 GBP -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for both specialist and management careers in a wide range of library and information service environments. Our graduates have a track record in gaining employment in a variety of library sectors (public, academic, health, specialist) as well as information management roles within other organisations. The course also provides a basis from which to progress to research at PhD and MPhil level.
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