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Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning) MA/ PG Certificate/ PG Diploma

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This course is for library and information professionals at any stage of their career who are seeking to enhance their professional skills and knowledge. You’ll critically reflect on and develop your own professional practice, while engaging with the latest research and practice in the field. We welcome students from all over the world who have diverse experiences and disciplinary backgrounds, who share different perspectives and ideas that enrich peer discussions and enhance the learning experience on the programme. We’re the number one university in the world for library and information management (QS World University Rankings by subject 2025), which is a reflection of the quality of content on the course, the research expertise you will benefit from, and the links to professional practice that will help you with your future career goals. You will also gain key skills in leadership, management and strategic service design, and understand how to be a reflective practitioner and the ethical principles and values that underpin the library and information profession.Through engagement with research-active academic staff and current practitioners, you will learn about cutting-edge developments in library research and practice, including scholarly communication, information behaviour, information and knowledge management, the role of artificial intelligence in library services and the provision of inclusive library services to diverse communities.You will learn how to apply current practices in library and information services management, for example how to apply the principles of cataloguing, classification, metadata and controlled vocabularies, how to teach information literacy, and how to design inclusive and sustainable library spaces.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 6,155per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    13th out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    165 74%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    18th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    14th

    13

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