Taught course

Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning)

Institution
University of Sheffield · Information School
Qualifications
MAPGCertPGDip

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree.

You should also have around 12 months' information-related practical work experience. This is flexible depending on the level and relevance of your experience. If you don’t have a degree but your professional experience is extensive, you might be able to take the postgraduate certificate or diploma and upgrade to the MA later.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

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

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course will introduce you to the best current thinking and practice, and equip you with the knowledge and skills 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.

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. You'll be prepared for a professional role in areas ranging from public service to business.

Accreditation

CILIP accredited for the MA and PG Diploma awards

Information for international students

English language requirements

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component or equivalent.

For more information about entry requirements for international students, please visit https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/postgraduate-taught

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24-36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    part time
    24-36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    24-36 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
informationschool-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)114 222 2646