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Bachelor of Information Studies - with specialisations BInfoStud

Includes:

Bachelor of Information Studies BInfoStud
Associate Degree in Information Studies [exit point only] AssocDegInfoStud
University Certificate in Information Studies [exit point only] UnivCertInfoStud

The Bachelor 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.

Students commence the course with a four-day compulsory course orientation.

The Bachelor of Information Studies offers specialisations in:

Where it will take you

Graduates of the Bachelor 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.

Your course is recognised by industry

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. There is also a professional activities subject which requires students to attend, evaluate and report on a minimum of 30 hours of professional activities (such as conference sessions, seminars, workshops) of value to the development of information professionals, and the development of an ongoing e-portfolio.

Residential schools

There is a compulsory three-day course orientation residential school scheduled in February each year.

Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Bachelor of Information Studies general degree or with a specialisation, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

To exit with the Associate Degree in Information Studies, students must complete 16 subjects (128 points).

To exit with the University Certificate in Information Studies, students must complete eight subjects (64 points).

Further study

Further courses in Library Science and Information Management include:

Master of Information Studies

Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship)

Additional information

Further information can be found at Frequently Asked Questions.

 

 

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