Ireland

Library & Information Management - Online

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Award: Postgraduate Diploma at UK Level 7
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Awarding body: Ulster University
Duration: The course is fully online. Where they are regular live online classes, these take place in an ‘online classroom’. For students commencing the course in September 2026 these will be on a Wednesday evening (6.00-7.30pm) and for students starting in September 2027 they will be on a Thursday evening (6.00-7.30pm). We will be using the VLE Blackboard Collaborate for this. Students will need a PC / laptop, reliable internet access, a web cam, a usb headset with microphone and audio, and a quiet place from which to participate in the online class. In addition to the weekly online sessions, learning resources will be posted online and students will engage in regular online discussion and keep an online learning journal.

Programme summary

Scholarly and professional education for library and information practice.

To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree course, you must:

provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent); and
hold an Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland or from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from another institution which has been recognised by the Senate for this purpose; or
hold an equivalent standard in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification; and
satisfy additional requirements as described in the prospectus entry for your chosen course; or
provide evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level through the accreditation of your experience or learning. Students are also expected to be working in a library/information environment for the duration of the course. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements
For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country

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