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Expand+GradDip Library & Information Studies (W041) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 6125
nonEU fee per year - € 12800
GradDip Library & Information Studies (W098) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4005
nonEU fee per year - ...
Hide-GradDip Library & Information Studies (W041) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 6125
nonEU fee per year - € 12800
GradDip Library & Information Studies (W098) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4005
nonEU fee per year - € 6400
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholars hips for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies (GradDIpLIS)
You will need:
-A primary (bachelor's) degree in any subject with a minimum award of second class honours, Grade 2.
-A minimum of 6 weeks experience working in a library or...
Hide-Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies (GradDIpLIS)
You will need:
-A primary (bachelor's) degree in any subject with a minimum award of second class honours, Grade 2.
-A minimum of 6 weeks experience working in a library or information environment.
-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 intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
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| Course Content |
Expand+GradDip Library & Information Studies
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in library and information work. ...
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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in library and information work.
-It gives students access to a wide range of careers in libraries and the information industry.
-It has an inter-disciplinary content, spanning both theory and practice.
-It is open to graduates of all disciplines.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies provides students with an opportunity for advanced graduate study and an introduction to research in Information and Library Studies.
Vision and Values Statement
The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies strives to educate students to become the leaders, policy makers, and designers of information systems and services in the evolving information society. The Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) and the Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (GradDip) programmes instill professional ethics and social responsibility, foster lifelong continuing professional education, and provide opportunities for active engagement with diverse communities. Our modules are offered in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms. Reflective practices and collaborative work constitute the core of our learning activities.
Programme Outcomes
Articulate knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and issues in library and information studies
Discuss the evolving role of information professionals in cultural, corporate, governmental, and non-governmental institutions
Develop and evaluate information lifecycle, including information seeking, evaluation, use, organisation and management
Assess users’ needs in diverse information environments and meeting community and societal needs, including information behaviour, users studies, needs analysis and other forms of active engagement
Engage in discussion pertaining to ethical, technical and technological issues associated with information acquisition, management, presentation and use
Demonstrate management and teamwork competencies, including project management and leadership
Use traditional and digital media effectively, including oral presentations, poster presentations, and social media
Demonstrate research competencies to develop, manage, and implement research in a professional context
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 - Core
Org of Info, Cat&Metadata
IS40520
Information & Reference Services
IS40530
Research Methods
IS40590
Foundations of Info Studies
IS40600
Stage 1 - Option
Archives sustainability and preservation managem...
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Org of Info, Cat&Metadata
IS40520
Information & Reference Services
IS40530
Research Methods
IS40590
Foundations of Info Studies
IS40600
Stage 1 - Option
Archives sustainability and preservation management
ARCV40030
Archives and their Users - Advocacy and the Archives Gateway
ARCV40040
Managing Records & Information in Public & Private Organisations
ARCV40070
Web Publishing
IS30020
Information Architecture: Designing the Web
IS30050
Cybersociety? Technology, Culture and Communication
IS30070
Managing Information Technology for Information Professionals
IS30340
The Digital Self
IS30350
Information Ethics
IS30370
Digital Storytelling
IS30380
Management for Information Professionals
IS40370
Research Practice
IS40390
The Information Professional as Teacher and Collaborator
IS40480
System Analysis & Design
IS40500
Digital Libraries
IS40560
Research Study
IS40580
UXD: User-Centered Design
IS40610
Digital Curation Tools
IS40620
Digital Curation:Core Concepts
IS40630
Research Data Manangement
IS40650
Quantitative Data Analysis
IS40730
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