Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management

Program Overview

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This information is relevant for students commencing study in 2023. If you plan to commence study in 2022, please view the

current offering

.

This course will qualify you to work as an archivist and records manager in a range of organisations, including in community and national archives and the records offices of government, non-profit and corporate organisations.

You’ll learn how to manage and preserve records and archives and to design recordkeeping systems. You’ll also critically analyse recordkeeping systems as instruments of power, accountability, identity, memory and social justice – giving you the skills to  ensure efficient and ethical management of information.

During your studies you’ll complete a three-week practicum in a records or an archives setting, gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks.

This course is also a pathway to a

Master of Information Science

and the

Master of Information Science (Extended)

.

STUDY PERIODS

Instead of being delivered in semesters, this course is delivered across four study periods each year:

Special Study Period 1: March–May

Special Study Period 2: June–August

Special Study Period 3: September–November

Special Study Period 4: December–February

Please refer to the

handbook

for additional course overview information.

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How this course will make you industry ready

You'll complete a three-week practicum in a records or an archives setting, gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to develop your professional networks.

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What you'll learn

apply knowledge of the theory, principles and practices in archival science and records management

generate creative and innovative solutions to complex issues facing archives and records management professionals

access, adapt, and create information and technologies to communicate with diverse stakeholders

engage in ethical and culturally capable information practices within local, regional and international contexts

recognise, respect and support diverse cultures and knowledges with particular awareness of Indigenous perspectives

demonstrate personal autonomy, accountability and collaboration in professional archives and records management practice that reflects high ethical and moral standards