“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
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| Start dates : | The course starts in September, January and May |
| Academic School: | School of Humanities |
| How to apply: | For further information about applications, including downloadable application forms, please visit the Centre for Archive & Information Studies webpage. |
| Professional Accreditation: | Society of Archivists |
This is a flexible distance learning programme, delivered online over the Internet.
The programme is suitable for information professionals employed in a wide range of fields including records management, legislative compliance, electronic media and records. Some modules, for example, Management for Information Professionals, will benefit a wider range of practitioners, including librarians, museum curators and other information specialists.
The programme combines four core modules which provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the theory and practice of the key aspects of archives and records management, with a choice of over twenty optional modules. These are designed to develop students' expertise in areas ranging from Latin to digital preservation and management. The module list can be viewed on the course website.
Essays/reports; contribution to module (through online tasks and discussion board debate); dissertation of 18,000 words.
Honours degree at first or second class and relevant experience in a recognised archive. Applicants must be employed or otherwise active (e.g. in a volunteer capacity) in an appropriate professional environment. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Transfer of credit from other study programmes may be possible, subject to the approval of the University of Dundee.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 7.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
For more information on entry requirements, visit the course requirements page.
Information about the School of Humanities scholarships can be found on the School of Humanities scholarships webpage.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Course Contact |
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Director Centre for Archive and Information Studies Archive, Records Management and Museum Studies University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland Telephone: 01382 385543 (from the UK) Telephone: +44 1382 385543 (from outside the UK) Fax: 01382 385523 (from the UK) Fax: +44 1382 385523 (from outside the UK) Email: armtraining@dundee.ac.uk |
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