Program Overview

Information and Documentation Science

The Master of Information and Documentation Science is a 2nd cycle course that aims to provide specialized training in the areas of Library and Archives. The range of courses covers the most important elements of a considered adequate training, covering the areas of Librarianship and information science and Archives management, with special reference to management of computer systems, and the Management Services and Systems and Documentation information. Other subjects provide essential training, since knowledge of palaeography and diplomatic, the subject of the manuscript and the printed history, to notions of legal content and conservation and restoration of documents.

Career Prospects

This Course offers advanced training for managers and information scientists, who aim to perform leadership positions and functions in the field of Information Management and in research teams and projects. With a strong connection to the job market, it stands out for its high level of employability and for the opportunity to attend internships in selected host entities.

Access and Admission

• Admission criteria: Can apply for this program of study who have a degree of 180 ECTS.
• Fee 1st year: 1,200.00
• Fee - remaining years: 1,200.00
• Degree: MSc - Master Degree
• ECTS: 120
• Semesters: 4
• Time period: Diurno e P¾s-laboral
• Language: PT

Accreditation

• A3ES Accreditation: Decision date 21/05/2021, Accreditation deadline 6
• DGES registration: Registration Nr. R/A-Ef 1986/2011, Registration date 03/2011

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of information and documentation science, including library and archives management, computer systems, and documentation information. The course covers various subjects, including palaeography, diplomatic, manuscript history, and legal content, as well as conservation and restoration of documents.

Research Areas

The program focuses on research areas such as information management, library and archives management, and documentation information. Students will have the opportunity to attend internships in selected host entities and develop research skills, which can be further developed in a PhD in Information Science.