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Information Management & Preservation MSc
Information Management & Preservation MSc

Information Management & Preservation MSc

  • ID:UoGC440338
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Fees (GBP)

* Deposits.Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Engilsh Requirements

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

  • overall score 6.5

  • no sub-test less than 6.5

  • or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:

Common equivalent English language qualifications

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:

  • ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than:

    • Reading: 23

    • Listening:23

    • Speaking: 23

    • Writing: 24

  • CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 176

  • CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 176

  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 64 overall;  no sub-test less than 62

  • Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

Course Information

  • This programme provides you with an understanding of contemporary information and records management issues. It pays special attention to the management of digital records and electronic resources, and how to manage these alongside analogue resources.

  • You will complete a two-week work placement in an archive, records management or digital repository.

  • As a graduate you will be eligible to be accredited by both the Archives & Records Association and CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals), providing valuable professional recognition in both the archive and library fields.

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You will develop skills in the core competencies of:

  • archives, records, and information management

  • creating and managing digital records

  • digital curation and preservation issues

  • archival theory

  • user needs

  • description, cataloguing, and navigation.

The programme consists of six courses spread over two semesters. You will take courses in:

  • ARCHIVES AND RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

  • RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

  • DESCRIPTION, CATALOGUING AND NAVIGATION

  • MANAGEMENT, CURATION & PRESERVATION OF DIGITAL MATERIALS

Optional courses may include, but are limited to:

  • 2D DIGITISATION

  • LAW, INFORMATION GOVERNANCE AND COLLECTIONS

  • ARCHIVES & RECORDS THEORY

  • DOCUMENT ENCODING

  • EARLY MODERN PALAEOGRAPHY

To graduate with the MSc you will also need to complete a dissertation.

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Pre Courses

Pre-Sessional English Course

This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

 

As a graduate, you will be well placed for a career as an archivist, records and information manager, librarian, or digital curator within a variety of public and private organisations.

Positions held by recent graduates include Archivist, Assistant Archivist, Project Archivist, Records Manager, Compliance Manager, Librarian, Information Manager, Digital Archivist.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurrance_fee: £300/year

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