Master of Information Studies

What is this course about?

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.

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.

To view a full list of the specialisations available please click here.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master degree and/or Graduate Diploma may be admitted to Associate (professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) without further examination.

Graduates of the Master of Information Studies (Records and Archives Management) are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA).

Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) has accredited the Master degree, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate.

Professionals teaching you

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

Facilities

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

• modern IT facilities with the latest information management software
• a focus on providing access to support and resources through the internet, email, leading edge online learning platforms and Web 2.0 technologies
• comprehensive and dedicated online library services
• access to experienced learning skills support staff
• highly qualified and responsive academic staff.

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.

Credit and articulation

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

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.

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, ABSTUDY or Pensioner Education Supplement. To be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY, students will still need to be studying full-time and to satisfy all other Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY program requirements, including personal, parental or partner income tests.  Students who have queries about masters courses and their income support entitlements should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.

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