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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Information and Library Studies

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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9 monthsDuration
£28,700Per Year (Intl)
£11,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the PgDip Information and Library Studies at University of Strathclyde. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time structure. This internationally-recognised, professionally-accredited conversion degree will provide you with a pathway into a continuously-evolving and exciting profession which supports and underpins the economic fabric of society. For international applicants, this CILIP-accredited degree offers reciprocal accreditation in countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and others. This means you can come to Scotland to study and work back home as a qualified information professional, or go abroad to work if you are from the UK. International tuition fees are £28,700 per year, home/UK fees are £11,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Information Organisation and Knowledge Management
Library and Information Services Management
Digital Information Systems and Technologies
Research Methods for Information Professionals
Information Literacy and User Education
Collections Development and Curation
Information Policy and Ethics
Professional Practice and Workplace Experience
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements It provides you with relevant work experience and required technological skills in the context of many information settings, resources, and services. Professional work experience You'll obtain professional work experience via a one-day per week (one semester) work placement that is an essential integral part of the course. The Scottish Government Library & Information Service City of Glasgow College CILIPS NHS Solicitors Legal Information Centre (SLIC), Scottish Government WOS

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,700

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£28,700

Home Student Fee

£11,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Strathclyde

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