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| Application Deadline: | We have no specific application deadline, and an early application is recommended | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 13,785 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
This course, taught at City since 1967, is especially suitable for those interested in information provision in particular subject domains, such as healthcare, law or business and in the use of technology to handle information within these areas.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching involves a mix of formal lectures, seminar discussions, practical exercises, and private study, depending on the nature of the material. Face-to-face contact is supported by e-learning materials and social media. Assessment on all components is usually by individual coursework assignment.
Placements
Internships are not a part of these courses but students who wish to are usually able to obtain work experience (paid or voluntary) or to work with external organisations in completing assignments or carrying out a dissertation project.
Career Prospects
Information Science graduates have an excellent record of finding suitable jobs and going on to successful careers, most commonly in academic and special libraries, in scientific, healthcare and business information services, and in content and records management. The course is also an excellent preparation for further study and research.
This course will enable you to... After the successful completion of the course candidates may consider a PhD degree, towards an academic/research career.
Contents
Course Content
The Information Science MSc is a part of the Information Studies Scheme (ISS) and has several modules in common with MA/MSc Library Science and MA/MSc Information Management in the Cultural Sector. Students may be able to transfer between these courses during their first term.
Key features of all ISS courses include:
• balance between academic rigour and professional relevance
• focus on conceptual, philosophical and historical aspects, as a basis for reflective practice and life-long learning
• research-based teaching, emphasising the relevance of
research and critical evaluation for professional success
• use of practitioner lecturers to complement academic staff
• balance between face-to-face teaching, taking advantage of
our central London location, and e-learning support
• international outlook, with a possibility of study abroad
• collaboration with the main information-sector recruitment
agencies, to ensure course relevance and assist in
graduate employment.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Each application is considered on its merits and is given full consideration by admissions staff.
The usual minimum entrance requirement is a good second class honours degree from a UK university, a recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification.
Applicants should have good professional English. For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based version) is required.
Previous academic and commercial experience will also be considered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
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