Expand+GradDip Library & Information Studies (W041) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 6930
nonEU fee per year - € 14350

GradDip Library & Information Studies (W098) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4540
nonEU fee per year - €...

Hide-GradDip Library & Information Studies (W041) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 6930
nonEU fee per year - € 14350

GradDip Library & Information Studies (W098) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4540
nonEU fee per year - € 7180

***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships 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.

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 informa...

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.

Expand+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 cu...

Hide-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. The programme comprises students of a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds and is ideal for both recent graduates and those seeking a career change. It is also ideal for individuals with advanced academic degrees seeking a professional qualification.

Expand+In the Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme, you will learn how to organise, curate, disseminate and communicate information in local and global contexts. You will learn how to store, retrieve, and share information by unders...

Hide-In the Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme, you will learn how to organise, curate, disseminate and communicate information in local and global contexts. You will learn how to store, retrieve, and share information by understanding, applying, and designing best practices, standards and systems in the information world. You can also tailor your study to suit your career aspirations in pathways such as academic librarianship, public information services, and cultural institutions.

Expand+GradDip Library & Information Studies
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in library and information work.
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Hide-GradDip Library & Information Studies
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme is designed to prepare university graduates for professional careers in library and information work.

In the Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies programme, you will learn how to organise, curate, disseminate and communicate information in local and global contexts. You will learn how to store, retrieve, and share information by understanding, applying, and designing best practices, standards and systems in the information world. You can also tailor your study to suit your career aspirations in pathways such as academic librarianship, public information services, and cultural institutions.

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
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Expand+Programme Outcomes
• Articulate knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and issues in library and information studies
• Assess users’ needs in diverse information environments and meeting community and societal needs, including information b...

Hide-Programme Outcomes
• Articulate knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and issues in library and information studies
• 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
• Demonstrate management and teamwork competencies, including project management and leadership
• Demonstrate research competencies to develop, manage, and implement research in a professional context
• Develop and evaluate information lifecycle, including information seeking, evaluation, use, organisation and management
• Discuss the evolving role of information professionals in cultural, corporate, governmental, and non-governmental institutions
• Engage in discussion pertaining to ethical, technical and technological issues associated with information acquisition, management, presentation and use
• Use traditional and digital media effectively, including oral presentations, poster presentations, and social media.

Expand+Stage 1 - Core
Management for Information Professionals IS40370
Org of Info, Cat&Metadata IS40520
Information & Reference Services IS40530
Applied Research Methods IS40940
Research and Practice in LIS IS41060

Stage 1 – Option
Archives and ...

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Management for Information Professionals IS40370
Org of Info, Cat&Metadata IS40520
Information & Reference Services IS40530
Applied Research Methods IS40940
Research and Practice in LIS IS41060

Stage 1 – Option
Archives and their Users - Advocacy and the Archives Gateway ARCV40040
Managing Records & Information in Public & Private Organisations ARCV40070
Archives preservation ARCV41480
Web Publishing IS30020
People, Information & Communication: Our Information BehaviourIS40030
Management for Information Professionals IS40370
Research Practice IS40390
The Information Professional as Teacher and Collaborator IS40480
Digital Libraries IS40560
Children & Youth Info Services IS40570
UXD: User-Centered Design IS40610
Digital Curation: Core Concepts IS40630
Quantitative Data Analysis IS40730
Research Data Management IS40760
Data & Society IS40840
Scholarly Communication IS40900
Digital Policy IS40910
Personal Info Management IS40930
Artificial Intelligence IS40970
Information Ethics IS41020
Informatics IS41090