Information and Library Management: University of the West of England

Introduction

The MSc Information and Library Management was established in 1995 at Bristol University and transferred to UWE in 2005. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). The teaching team is drawn from information systems staff in the Faculty of Environment and Technology, staff from UWE Library Services, and senior information professionals from a range of library and information services throughout the region.

The programme is vocational, geared to practising librarians and information managers seeking a professional qualification. The curriculum combines material from the information science and the information systems disciplines. Since the advent of the web in particular, information has rapidly grown in volume, and has become more accessible, especially in digital form. The two disciplines have been converging towards a common focus on information discovery, organisation, and management. The significant contribution of external experts into the teaching of the programme helps keep it topical and oriented towards practice

Careers/further study

Graduates from the MSc Information and Library Management typically proceed to management or other senior positions in information and library services throughout the South West of England and beyond.

Entry requirements

General requirements

Applicants should be graduates with one or more years' recent experience of working in a library or related environment. Those without a first degree but with several years experience of working in a library at a suitable level might also be considered on a case by case basis. Students to this course are drawn from a wide range of academic backgrounds and ages and bring broad experience with them.

International applicants (non UK and EU) should aim to apply by the end of June to allow time to arrange accommodation, finance and any visas.

English Language requirements

A recognised English Language qualification is required for entry to all programmes. If the medium of instruction of your undergraduate study was not English, you are required to pass such tests as the British Council's International English Language Text (IELTS). This programme requires a proficiency in English at IELTS 6.5 or above.