Librarianship

at University of Sheffield

MA modules

You’ll need 180 credits to get a masters degree, with 75 credits from core modules, 45 credits from optional modules and a dissertation (including dissertation preparation) worth 60 credits.

Core modules:

• Information Organisation
• Libraries, Information and Society
• Information Literacy
• Management for Library and Information Services
• Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
• Dissertation
   

Optional modules - one or two from:

• Public and School Library Services
• Academic and Workplace Library, Information and Knowledge Services
   

Optional modules - one or two from:

• Researching Social Media
• Information Governance and Ethics
• Business Intelligence
• Database Design
• User-Centred Design and Human-Computer Interaction
• Archives and Records Management
   

Other courses:

• Postgraduate Certificate requires a total of 60 credits
• Postgraduate Diploma requires a total of 120 credits

Main course
 

You’ll need at least a good 2:2 in any subject and work experience would be helpful, but it is not a necessity.
 

Please contact us if you have any queries about your work experience.
 

Professional enhancement programme
 

This is a different route to the main course. It's aimed at those who already have relevant work experience.
 

To apply for the the professional enhancement programme you will need either:
 

• an undergraduate degree in any subject discipline and at least 2 years' relevant work experience

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

• an undergraduate degree in any subject area, and at least 5 years' relevant work experience.
   

If you do not have an undergraduate degree but have other qualifications and substantial relevant work experience you may be considered for entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma courses.
 

Entry requirements for international students
 

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

• Home ( annual fee) : £9,300
   
• Overseas (annual fee) : £22,100
   

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.

A postgraduate qualification in library and information management is essential for many roles in the library and information profession. Our Librarianship MA programme has been designed for people who want to enter the profession or who are preparing to take the next step up in their careers.
 

Modern library and information services require professionals who can manage large volumes of information in both digital and traditional forms. You'll be equipped with the skills that are needed for the developing role of the library and information professional in organisations today.