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PostgraduateMA

Information and Library Studies

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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5 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the MA Information and Library Studies at Aberystwyth University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. The skills for library and information professionals are in high demand as employers need to manage their most valuable assets in our global ‘information economy’. The MA Information Studies degree at Aberystwyth has an impressive track record, having produced some of the UK's, and indeed the world's, leading librarians and information professionals. This MA or Diploma, accredited by the UK’s Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), will equip you to fulfil the essential role that companies and professional bodies need to compete effectively in a fast-moving nat... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Information Organisation and Classification
Research Methods for Library and Information Science
Digital Libraries and Information Systems
Management of Information Resources
Knowledge Management and Information Services
Professional Practice and Ethics in Librarianship
Information Retrieval and User Behaviour
Dissertation in Library and Information Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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