| Course Name |
Information Studies |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
W020 W113 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2017/2018 September.
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| Application Date |
FT (W020), PT (W113)
Deadline: Rolling
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
You will need:
-A primary degree in Information Studies, or cognate discipline (Second class honours or higher).
-Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
-Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your suitability, intellectual ability, and motivation
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| Comment |
Expand+Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
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Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The MA is intended for graduates of Information Studies, and also those from cognate disciplines, who wish to extend their knowledge of Information Studies beyond their primary degree.
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| Course Content |
The Master of Arts (Information Studies) provides an opportunity for graduate study and research in Information Studies. Subject specialisations in the areas of:
- Information behaviour;
-Information and society;
-Information management and digital libraries;
-And information sharing and collaboration |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 - Core:
Thesis
IS40190
Research Practice
IS40390
Research Methods
IS40590
Stage 1 - Option
Archives sustainability and preservation management
ARCV40030
Archives and their Users - Advocacy and th...
Hide-Stage 1 - Core:
Thesis
IS40190
Research Practice
IS40390
Research Methods
IS40590
Stage 1 - Option
Archives sustainability and preservation management
ARCV40030
Archives and their Users - Advocacy and the Archives Gateway
ARCV40040
Web Publishing
IS30020
Information Architecture: Designing the Web
IS30050
Cyber-society? Technology, Culture and Communication
IS30070
Current Trends in Social Computing
IS30320
Quantitative Data Analysis
IS30330
Managing Information Technology for Information Professionals
IS30340
People, Information & Communication: Our Information Behaviour
IS40030
System Analysis & Design
IS40500
Digital Libraries
IS40560
Children & Youth Info Services
IS40570
Research Study
IS40580
UXD: User-Centered Design
IS40610
Digital Curation Tools
IS40620
Digital Curation:Core Concepts
IS40630
Research Data Management
IS40650
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| Number of Credits |
90 credits |
| Careers or Further Progression |
An MA in Information Studies is excellent preparation for the workplace, or for further graduate research. |
| Further Enquiries |
Claire Nolan,
Tel: 01 716 7055
email: claire.nolan@ucd.ie
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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