library and/or information role, and seeks to develop their academic and professional understanding of library and information management. It focuses on the role of libraries/information centres relevant to the needs of the organisation in which it is based, and on the organisational, social, and technological context in which it operates, as well as considering good practice internationally. The programme focuses on the theory and practice of librarianship and information management. It aims to: raise the professional status of library/information staff; equip students and graduates for effective service in employment; and develop and strengthen the research base for evidence-based practice.
Link:
www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202223/library-and-informa- tion-management-28268#about
Courses
Postgraduate Diploma Library and Information Management. Online learning, part-time
MSc in Library and Information Management. Online learning, part-time.
Accredited to October 2023
Management and Preservation, which provides an understanding of contemporary archives, informa- tion and records management issues, focusing on the management of digital records and electronic resources, and how to manage these alongside analogue resources.
The department has a short microcredentials course, An Introduction to Information Man- agement accredited in 2022. This introduces the fundamentals of records and information management and the legislative framework that all organisations need to comply with. Aimed at those who manage and use information in their current or prospective employment, or those seeking to re-skill or up-skill.
Link:
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/informationmanage- mentpreservation/
Courses MA Digital Media and Information Studies.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Information Manage- ment and Preservation.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Museum Studies Microcredentials An Introduction to Information Management.
Accredited to May 2024
University of Sheffield (iSchool) The university’s Information School offers a range of
postgraduate courses based on research-led teach- ing to prepare students for a variety of careers and are available in full and part-time options. The Infor- mation School is ranked Number One in the World for Library and Information Management (2022 QS World Rankings –
www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/ university-subject-rankings/2022/library-information-management) and was the UK’s first iSchool. Its courses range from data science (delivering knowledge and tech- niques to analyse and interpret large data sets and inform decision-making) to Information manage- ment (focusing on data, information and knowledge management within organisational and networked contexts) and librarianship (to equip students with the skills needed to enter the library and informa- tion profession or to progress in their existing library or information careers.)
Link:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/is
Courses MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Data Science. Full-time and part-time.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Information Management. Full-time and part-time.
UCL University College, London (iSchool)
UCL University College London (iSchool) UCL’s Department of Information Studies has been the home of professional library training and education since 1919. The current programme combines an appreciation of traditional library principles with the latest developments in digital technologies to develop an understanding of the ever-evolv- ing information environment. Strengths of the programme include the wide range of optional modules, which allow you to tailor your studies to your career goals, the emphasis that is placed on social justice, diversity and inclusion within library and information work, and the plentiful networking opportunities, including a work placement, pro- fessional mentoring and regular guest and career speakers. As a vocational Master’s, this programme prepares students for employment and career pro- gression in a wide range of library and information sectors.
Link:
www.ucl.ac.uk/information-studies Courses
MA/Postgraduate Diploma Library and Information Studies. Full-time and part-time.
Accredited to Jan 2026
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Information Systems. Full-time and part-time.
MA/Postgraduate Diploma Librarianship. Full-time and part-time.
MA/Postgraduate Diploma Library & Information Services Management. Part-time by distance learning.
Accredited to December 2025
University of Strathclyde (iSchool)
The Computer and Information Sciences depart- ment has four CILIP accredited courses. One is the MSc/PgDip Information & Library Studies, a conversion degree, designed for graduates from any discipline, providing a range of skills including the ability to organise, synthesise, and make use of information for the advancement of society.
The Digital Health Systems course opens the door to one of the fastest growing economic sectors worldwide with students learning about state-of-the-art devices (sensors, wearables, apps), systems (electronic health records, remote monitoring) and methods (co-design, machine learning and data analytics) as-well-as how to deliver real world digital health solutions. The MSc in Information Management has been developed in consultation with industry practitioners. Subjects include business analysis, data analytics and information law. This course will give you the skills to identify and analyse organisational information needs, contribute to strategic development of organisational infor- mation management and develop technological solutions to problems.
Link:
www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/informa- tionlibrarystudies/
University of Glasgow (iSchool) CILIP accredited degree programmes offered by
Glasgow include its Museum Studies programme (the only one in the UK accredited by CILIP), and its MA (hons) in Digital Media & Information Studies which explores the creation, use, and impact of dig- ital content and information in the arts, humanities and society at large. It brings a human perspective to the issues of the digital age.
The third programme is the MSc in Information 28 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL
www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/digitalhealthsys- tems/
Courses
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Information and Library Studies.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Digital Health Systems.
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Information Management.
Accredited to November 2024
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
The MSc Information Management is vocational and practice-oriented with a balance of tradi- tional information and knowledge management teaching, as well as embracing cutting edge developments in data science and analytics. Stu- dents who completed the recent Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) for 2021-2022 gave us a 92 per cent student satisfaction rating! The curriculum has been devised with CILIP’s revised PKSB in mind, as well as reflecting the challenges and changes we face in our data and information driven world. Students have the flexibility to specialise in any areas of interest through the selection of optional modules to complement their career aspirations. For the 2022-2023 academic year we continue to offer a wide range of options from Business Intelligence to Designing the User Experience, and we are always evaluating our modules to reflect the changing requirements of our information world. All our modules can also be studied individually as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Link:
https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/P11012 Courses
MSc Information Management. Full-time and part-time.
Accredited to June 2026 September 2022
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