| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Information Science
Overview
The Master of Information Science is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the skills to develop and manage services and collections that document history, inform the present, and engage communities. This course is designed to provide students with the expertise to work as librarians, archivists, and records managers in a range of organizations.
Admission Criteria
Applicants require a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree from a recognized tertiary education provider. The course relies on technology skills, so applicants must be competent in word processing and the use of the internet, including web browsing software, before starting the course.
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
- Writing: 6
- Speaking: 6
- Reading: 6
- Listening: 6
- Overall band score: 6.5
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate
- 2025 Fee year: $19,004*
*Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e., units selected and time taken to complete).
Location
- Curtin Perth
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
- Curtin Perth
Course Structure
The course consists of ten core units, including two fieldwork-focused units, and two optional units. Fieldwork placements are arranged for both internal and external students. Exemptions may be possible for students with required levels of work experience in libraries or other information services.
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
What You'll Learn
- Apply knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices in information science, library science, archival science, and records management
- Generate creative and innovative solutions to complex issues facing information 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
- Recognize, respect, and support diverse cultures and knowledges with particular awareness of Indigenous perspectives
- Demonstrate personal autonomy, accountability, and collaboration in professional practice that reflects high ethical and moral standards
Practicum
You'll complete two, three-week practicums in a records/archives setting and in a library/information centre, gaining real-world experience and opportunities to develop your professional networks.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, you'll qualify for a career in information-management roles that include community programming, digital collections and curation, metadata and classification, records systems design, and digital preservation.
Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.
