Masters (Coursework)
Gain expertise to work as a librarian, archivist, and records manager, learning to collect, organize, and preserve information ethically. Includes practicums and prepares for diverse information-management roles.
We also offer a 2 year Master of Information Science for those looking for a research pathway OR to undertake an internship of 25-30 days in an archives, library or records work environment.
In this course you will gain the expertise to work as a librarian, archivist and records manager in a range of organisations.
You will learn how to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. Overall, you'll learn to think as an information specialist and apply knowledge in diverse work environments - including public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices.
You'll also complete three-week practicums in a records/archives setting and in a library/information centre, gaining real-world experience and opportunities to develop your professional networks.
Upon graduation you'll qualify for a career in information-management roles that include community programming, digital collections and curation, metadata and classification, records systems design and digital preservation.
STUDY PERIODSInstead of being delivered in semesters, this course is delivered across four study periods each year:
You'll complete two, three-week practicums in a records/archives setting and in a library/information centre, gaining real-world experience and opportunities to develop your professional networks.
What you'll learnWhat you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Applicants require a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary education provider. The course relies on technology skills, so applicants must be competent in word processing and the use of the internet, including web browsing software, before starting the course.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
The course consists of ten core units, including two fieldwork-focused units, and two optional units. Fieldwork placements are arranged for both internal and external students. Exemptions may be possible for students with required levels of work experience in libraries or other information services.
Students entering this course are strongly advised that if there is a possibility that they may decide to take out an interim award of a Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives, they should commence the course by studying the eight units required for these qualifications. Please consult the Course Coordinator for further information.
We also offer a 2 year Master of Information Science for those looking for a research pathway OR to undertake an internship of 25-30 days in an archives, library or records work environment.
In this course you will gain the expertise to work as a librarian, archivist and records manager in a range of organisations.
You will learn how to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways. Overall, you'll learn to think as an information specialist and apply knowledge in diverse work environments - including public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices.
You'll also complete three-week practicums in a records/archives setting and in a library/information centre, gaining real-world experience and opportunities to develop your professional networks.
Upon graduation you'll qualify for a career in information-management roles that include community programming, digital collections and curation, metadata and classification, records systems design and digital preservation.
STUDY PERIODSInstead of being delivered in semesters, this course is delivered across four study periods each year:
Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
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