Course details
Course description
The 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.
**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**
The programme is designed to put students in the strongest possible position to seek a role in Archives, Records & Information Management, Digital Curation and related fields, upon graduation. Throughout the programme we aim to provide further experience in these contexts, either through traditional placements for coursework or your dissertation, or through virtual placements working with archives and similar organisations.
As a graduate of the MSc or PGDip 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.
**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**
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: THEORY & PRACTICE (PGT)
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.
Subjects
- Information systems
- Archive administration
- Information studies
- Information technology
- Software engineering
- Librarianship
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. You should have a minimum of two weeks' experience in related field. Your application should also include a short statement (500 words) outlining your interest in the programme.
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
University Of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Course details
Part time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2025
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
University Of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Jan 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
University Of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Jun 2024
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
University Of Glasgow
University Avenue
Glasgow
G12 8QQ