Library and Information Studies MA

About this degree

The programme prepares students for professional practice in the field of library and information studies. It strengthens traditional principles with cutting-edge approaches and helps students understand how information is produced, disseminated, controlled and recorded. It provides students with the practical skills required to identify, locate, manage and organise information.

Progress your career in library or information work through this degree that blends traditional principles with innovative approaches. The Library and Information Studies MA is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), strengthening your future career credentials. Taught at UCL, a home of professional library training and education for more than 100 years, this is an outstanding learning opportunity.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Paid or voluntary experience in a library or information service, or with information work.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

This programme prepares students for employment in the library and information sector, including promotion to a qualified librarian role, such as senior library assistant, assistant librarian, librarian and library manager, as well as careers in information provision, such as taxonomists and web designers.