Library & Information Studies

The Master of Library and Information Studies prepares graduates for work in a range of professional settings, including academic, public, and special libraries, as well as information-based roles in commercial, civic, health, and legal organisations.

-A minimum 2.1 award in a bachelor's degree in any subject (NFQ Level 8 or International equivalent ) -Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity, and motivation -If you do not meet the academic requirements above you must provide additional information to be considered for admission as listed below A letter of reference from an academic who has taught the applicant. A statement describing their previous library experience, which must be a minimum of 5 years. A letter from their work supervisor to confirm the length of experience, the nature of the experience as meeting professional library tasks. ​We recommend a minimum of 6 weeks’ experience working in a library or information environment before applying for the MLIS. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. While applications are accepted up to August of the year of entry, offers are made to suitably qualified candidates on a first-come-first-served basis so early application is recommended. Entry to the programmes is very competitive and the number of places is limited. Please note that requests to progress along the pathway from the Graduate Diploma to the MLIS must take place within 5 years of completion of the Graduate Diploma. All requests should be sent to the School of Information and Communication Studies, and will be approved by Graduate School, College of Social Sciences & Law. These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/