MSc Information & Library Studies

The course in Information and Library Studies offered by the University of Strathclyde allows you to obtain an accredited degree which will set you on the right path to becoming a librarian or information specialist. The course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP) and the Royal Society of Arts (RSC). Course Content: This full-time course is taught over one year and is divided into two semesters, which are taught in blocks. The course includes a mix of lectures, practicals and interactive online learning. You will also undertake a three-week professional placement and a 12-week dissertation, which can be linked to your professional placement.Key Modules: The key modules include Information Retrieval, Library and Information Society, Library and Information Law, Management, and Principles and Practice. Accreditations: This course is professionally accredited by the CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) and the RSC (Royal Society of Arts). Future Careers: Graduates from this course can look forward to a wide array of employment opportunities including senior library roles, information governance, information policy and strategy development, knowledge management, records management and information architecture. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.