Program Overview

MA Library and Archive Studies

Overview

The MA Library and Archive Studies program allows graduates and information professionals to develop their theoretical and practical skills in the library or archive sector.

Entry Requirements

• We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second Class honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) or at least one year's experience in a research-focused archive or library setting.
• Full entry requirements can be found in the course details section.

Application and Selection

• Apply online

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• Degree Awarded: Master of Arts
• Course Options:
  • Full-time: Yes
  • Part-time: Yes
  • Full-time distance learning: No
  • Part-time distance learning: No

Course Overview

• Explore emerging critical approaches in librarianship and archival practice.
• Undertake a work placement at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library or a library or archive in or around Manchester.
• Develop a career in the library or archiving sector.
• Gain hands-on experience with archives and special collections material in coursework.
• Build relevant computational skills to prepare for the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in contemporary libraries and archives.

Fees

• MA (full-time):
  • UK students (per annum): £14,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,500
• MA (part-time):
  • UK students (per annum): £7,000
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £14,250

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their program of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that program.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totaling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures offers a number of School awards and Subject-specific bursaries (the values of which are usually set at Home/EU fees level), open to both Home/EU and international students.
• The deadline for these is early February each year.
• Details of all funding opportunities, including deadlines, eligibility, and how to apply, can be found on the School's funding page.
• The University's postgraduate funding database can also be used to see if you are eligible for any other funding opportunities.

Contact Details

• School/Faculty: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Course Director: Dr. Benjamin Wiggins

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