Program Overview

Programme: MIS specialising in Library Science

The Master's in Information Science (MIS) specialising in Library Science is a postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
• Department: Information Science
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• NQF level: 09

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport

Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Information Science Honours specialising in Library Science degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
2. Bachelor of Information Science Honours degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
3. Bachelor of Information Science Honours specialising in Multimedia degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
4. Bachelor of Information Science Honours specialising in Publishing degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
5. Equivalent honours degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
6. Master of Arts in Development Communication degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the master's degree
7. Equivalent master's degree with a weighted average of at least 65% for the master's degree

Additional Requirements

Refer to G31-G41.

Other Programme-Specific Information

The Dean may, in exceptional cases, and on the recommendation of the relevant head of department, approve a fixed limited extension of the period of study.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The stipulations of the relevant Faculty regulations are applicable. The Dean may, on recommendation of the relevant head of department, exempt a student from the examination on the dissertation. The average mark awarded by all the examiners is the final mark, with the pass mark being at least 50%.

Research Information

Refer also to G40. With the exception of an honorary degree, a degree will be conferred on a student only if the student has complied with all the requirements for the particular degree and has reached the level of competence prescribed for the degree, and on condition that no one is entitled to any privileges pertaining to a degree before the degree has been conferred on him or her at a graduation ceremony.

Core Modules

• BIB 890: Dissertation: Library science 890
  • Credits: 180.00

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University, as well as all prospective students who have accepted an offer of a place at the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information as stipulated in the relevant yearbook. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations. The G Regulations are updated annually and may be amended after the publication of this information.

Regulations, Degree Requirements and Information

The faculty regulations, information on and requirements for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The higher education sector has undergone an extensive alignment to the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) across all institutions in South Africa. In order to comply with the HEQSF, all institutions are legally required to participate in a national initiative led by regulatory bodies such as the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is presently engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the HEQSF criteria. Current and prospective students should take note that changes to UP qualification and programme names, may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.