Taught course

Information and Library Studies

Institution
Robert Gordon University · School of Creative and Cultural Business
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

  • Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject area.
  • Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Applicants who successfully achieve the RGU Pre-Masters Graduate Certificate Creative and Cultural Business are also eligible to apply or this Masters.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The online MSc Information and Library Studies course at Robert Gordon University, will develop your critical, analytical thinking and practice-oriented skills. It has been designed to replicate the environment found in the workplace by bringing together a mixture of theoretical and practical teaching methods.

You will explore the value of information to societies, how it is effectively organised, structured, managed and disseminated and the variety of sources and services.

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and practice your skills within real-life scenarios.

You will learn a variety of research methods and techniques and you will be equipped with a broad range of managerial, professional and technological knowledge and skills.

Information for international students

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

UK students
£10,820
International students
£11,230
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. For more information please visit the RGU website: www.rgu.ac.uk/study/finance-funding/funding-and-scholarships-search

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    32-33 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Student Admissions Service
Email
admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1224 262728