Masters (Coursework)
Gain expertise to work as a librarian, archivist, and records manager in diverse organisations. Learn to collect, organise, access, curate, and preserve information ethically and meaningfully, with opportunities for practicums and internships.
This information is relevant for students commencing study in 2023.
We also offer an 18 month Master of Information Science.
In this course you will gain the expertise to work as a librarian, archivist and records manager in a diversity of organisations.
You will learn to think as an information specialist and apply knowledge in environments such as public and academic libraries, community and national archives, and government and corporate records offices.
You'll learn how to collect, organise, access, curate and preserve information in ethical and meaningful ways, equipping you to develop and manage services and collections that document history, inform the present and engage communities.
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. In addition, you'll have the choice of completing a substantial research project or undertaking an internship (25-30 days) in an archives, library or records work environment.
Upon graduation you'll qualify for 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:
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What 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 that include two fieldwork-focused units and a number of optional units. Students can elect to study two project units or extend their professional engagement with an internship. 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.
Upon graduation you'll qualify for information-management roles that include community programming, digital collections and curation, metadata and classification, records systems design and digital preservation.
Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
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