MScPgDip Information and Library Studies  MScPgDip Information and Library Studies University of Strathclyde ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/15663683351534151402University-of-Strathclyde.jpg

201112 Curriculum Diploma and MSc students follow the same instructional course for the first two semesters thereafter, MSc students prepare a dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, and practical laboratories. Dissertation is by supervision. Students undertake the following compulsory classes: Organisation of Knowledge Information Retrieval and Access Information Law Library Technology and Systems Managing Information Services Libraries, Information, and Society Research Methods Dissertation An individual research project on an approved topic, which allows students to pursue an area of specific interest, providing scope for original thought, research and presentation. Accreditation The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals. Graduates will be entitled to become associate members of CILIP and will be eligible for chartership leading to the award of MCLIP, providing direct entry to a professional body and meeting the requirements of many specialist employers. Careers The course opens up opportunities in a range of jobs in: The public sector: Universities, Schools, Museums and Archives, Public Libraries. The private sector: Legal and Financial Institutions, Media Companies, Publishing, Bookselling, Industrial Firms, Consultancy Not for profit: Research Institutes, Voluntary Organisations