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Master of Information Studies - with specialisations

Including:
Master of Information Studies MInfoStud
Graduate Diploma of Information Studies [exit point only*] GradDipInfoStud
Graduate Certificate in Information Studies GradCertInfoStud

*Available as an entry course for students enrolling under the Hong Kong University SPACE program

The Master of Information Studies is designed to reflect the critical importance of information and knowledge management across a wide range of fields and institutions. The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection, organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information in the contemporary world.

About the course

The changing nature of society has brought a growing demand for knowledge and information at work, in education and in leisure. Librarians, archivists, knowledge managers and many other information professionals are meeting that demand by providing effective access to information resources and services.

Qualified information professionals play a vital role in facilitating the creation, management and preservation of information and in the development of information literacy. Our graduates provide the necessary link between the information resources, whether physical or digital, and the users of that information. In addition, many graduates will become involved in the management of people and resources and will require knowledge of modern management techniques.

Specialisations are available in:

Where it will take you

Graduates of the Master of Information Studies are highly skilled and adaptive information and knowledge professionals. They understand the nature of the information life cycle from creation, through management and use, to preservation; have highly developed information-handling skills; possess the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly evolving environment; have a strong client focus and have the ability to take leadership in developing innovative solutions to the problems posed by the expanding data universe.

Graduates will enter the workforce at the forefront of the evolving information professions. With this background, the range of opportunities open to them is broad, covering public and academic libraries; research, government and corporate information centres; and the cultural heritage sector. Depending on the specialisation studied, graduates may also be qualified to work as information professionals in areas such as records management, archives, information brokerage, knowledge management, information architecture or community information services.

Professional recognition

This degree is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as a professional qualification, enabling graduates to work in the full range of library and information sectors.

With the new specialisations, the School will be seeking to gain recognition from other relevant information associations.

Professionals teaching you

This course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience in the information field.

The latest facilities

To support the development of your knowledge and skills in contemporary information practice, our learning support systems include:

Practical experience

There is a professional study visit subject, comprising four days of visits to a range of information agencies, and a three-week professional placement.

Residential schools

There are no residential schools associated with this course.

Articulation and credit

The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master degree (with specialisations) are an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher level for subjects completed in the lower level courses.

Qualified information professionals may receive credit for previous study (see Admission requirements).

Access to allowances for study

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) now offers student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Master by coursework degrees. Eligible students undertaking approved Master degrees will be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy. For more information, visit the DEEWR website.

Graduation requirements

Students enrolled in the Master of Information Studies will be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies after completion of the core subjects totaling 64 subject points, normally after two years of study. Having completed a further 32 subject points, you will be eligible for the Master of Information Studies (general or with a specialisation).

Students may graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Information Studies on completion of four subjects (32 points).

Additional information

Further information can be found at Frequently Asked Questions.

 

 

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