University of Liverpool

Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Archives and Records Management

University of Liverpool

Course overview

The D/CPS: ARM aims to provide a thorough grounding in, and a broad perspective view of the theory and practice of archives and records management, chiefly for those already in the workplace. Students are typically working within local government or specialist repositories. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery.

The D/CPS ARM is a practically-based undergraduate level programme by distance learning which allows anyone currently working in archives and records management access to university-based training and education. It is not a full professional qualification in archives and records management but provides professional development for those for whom the postgraduate programmes are unsuitable. The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in archives and records management.

Core modules are designed to cover the broad principles of archives, records management and preservation, and to demonstrate how these may be practically applied in the workplace. Specialist modules enable the selection of further study areas of particular relevance to the student. One of the DCPS ARM students from the USA receiving her award from Pro-Vice Chancellor Gaskell in 2005 There is no programme like this available in the US.

Completing the programme has given me the chance to learn more about archives. It has been fantastic. - Shari L Jackson, Coca Cola Archives It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module workpackages and submit assignments. It is suitable for those based in: To date, candidates have been based in a wide range of organisations including: Candidates working primarily in records management might more appropriately apply to theD/CPS Records and Information Management programme.

To be accepted on to the programme candidates need

Key highlights

  • Practically based distance learning for those already working in archives
  • Core modules cover archives, records management and preservation principles
  • Teaches how archival principles apply practically in the workplace
  • Specialist modules let students choose areas relevant to their role
  • Professional development for those unsuited to postgraduate programmes

Entry requirements

Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Archives and Records Management The D/CPS: ARM aims to provide a thorough grounding in, and a broad perspective view of the theory and practice of archives and records management, chiefly for those already in the workplace. Students are typically working within local government or specialist repositories. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery.

Introduction The D/CPS ARM is a practically-based undergraduate level programme by distance learning which allows anyone currently working in archives and records management access to university-based training and education. It is not a full professional qualification in archives and records management but provides professional development for those for whom the postgraduate programmes are unsuitable. The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in archives and records management.

Core modules are designed to cover the broad principles of archives, records management and preservation, and to demonstrate how these may be practically applied in the workplace. Specialist modules enable the selection of further study areas of particular relevance to the student. One of the DCPS ARM students from the USA receiving her award from Pro-Vice Chancellor Gaskell in 2005 There is no programme like this available in the US.

Completing the programme has given me the chance to learn more about archives. It has been fantastic. - Shari L Jackson, Coca Cola Archives Programme requirements It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module workpackages and submit assignments. Who is the programme suitable for?

It is suitable for those based in: Local authority archives Museums Libraries Special collections Business archives Charitable archives Specialist archives T

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

    The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

    Up to £5,000

  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

    The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hodgson Law Scholarship

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

    If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

    Up to £7,000

  • Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

    Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

    Up to £1,000

  • Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

    Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

  • MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

    Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% tuition fee discounts are available.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

    The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

  • MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

    Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £12,500

  • Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

    Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

    Up to £4,000

  • Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

    The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

  • University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

  • University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Archives assistant
  • Records management assistant
  • Archivist
  • Records officer
  • Special collections assistant
  • Museum collections assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £750 per module

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