Information Science MSc

Benefits of this course
 

Information Science is a broad, interdisciplinary field, which is relevant and applicable to all sectors. You’ll find many career opportunities across a variety of organisations that collect and process information of any kind.

 

Throughout your course you will benefit from meeting professionals already working in the field of information science, as well as those who come in to speak on our modules.

 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Science (MSc)
   

Who is this course for?
 

If you want to learn about information resources, systems, services, this course is perfect.

 

You’ll need a first degree or equivalent in any discipline or be keen to start or develop your career managing information resources, systems and services.

 

You’re likely to have an aptitude for the technological systems and processes related to information storage, preservation, presentation, discovery and access.

 

This MSc is also ideal for professionals wishing to update their skills and knowledge within the information sector.

 

Structure
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Duration:

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: 24 months (up to 28 months)

 

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:

• 8 in total
• Core modules: 7
• Optional modules: 1

 

Made up of:

• Core modules (105 credits)
• Optional modules (15 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)

 

Modules

 

Full-time
 

Teaching at CityLIS takes place on Mondays and Fridays, during each of the two, 10 week teaching terms. Classes may be scheduled anytime between 09.00 and 18.00, although we usually try to work between 10.00 and 17.00.

 

Part-time
 

Part-time students attend on Mondays in year one, and Fridays in year two. Classes are scheduled in the same manner as for full-time students. Please note that some elective modules in year two may be held on days other than Friday.

UK

 

Applicants should normally hold a second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in any discipline, or have LIS related work experience.

 

English language requirements

 

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)
• TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Science (MSc)

 

Full-time per year

• UK: £10,400
• Overseas/EU: £20,810

 

Part-time per year

• UK: £5,200
• Overseas/EU: £10,400

Career
 

As a skilled and confident Information Science graduate with a deep understanding of information services and their relevance in society you will have the opportunity to work in organisations across the world that collect and process information.

 

Your career could start in:

• academic or special libraries
• research data management
• data analysis
• scientific, healthcare, business or media information services
• content and records management
• social media management
• information architecture
• information literacy training.
   

This course is also an excellent preparation for further study and research.