Master of Arts [M.A] (Information and Library Studies)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$23,814 /Yr
£17,905 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $23814 (GBP 17905) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $22164 (GBP 16665) |
| 2021 | $27696 (GBP 20824) |
Important Dates
Applications take place on rolling basis
- The Master of Arts in Information and Library Studies at Aberystwyth University is a 2 years full-time program.
- Graduates of this MA will have a CILIP accredited qualification that is recognised for admission to the Register of Chartered Librarians (subject to the Institute’s chartership regulations).
- Undertake one of the best courses for professional practice.
- Aberystwyth University boasts library resources amongst the best in Europe.
- Access to Information Studies’ specialist library collection, a leading library for our discipline, at the university’s Hugh Owen Library, which houses more than 700,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 3,500 current periodicals.
- Situated next to the university campus is the National Library of Wales, one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, which houses more than 6,000,000 volumes.
- Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity.
- More of our postgraduate students entered employment at a graduate level than the national average, and our postgraduates earned more on average than postgraduates in other subject fields.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
- Distance learners must demonstrate 3 months (around 400 hours) of work experience and be in continued employment or have regular volunteer work in a relevant sector.
- Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Career and Placement after Course
Graduates go on to work as:
- Information Officers
- Information Managers
- Information Systems Officers
- Information Analysts
- Computer Systems Officers
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,792/Yr$1,347 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 26,831/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,728/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,325/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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