MA Archives and Records Management
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Archive and Records Management at Aberystwyth University? hands-on project working with professional archivists in-depth study of palaeography using documents in different hands medieval and post-medieval palaeography pathways training in industry standard cataloguing and preservation software intensive dissertation workshop to support research topic identification and develop research skills professional conferences, visits and lectures studying in a town with a rich information history and range of cultural organisations with which the Department has close links including: the National Library of Wales (one of the UK’s five copyright libraries); the Royal Commission for Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales; the Welsh Books Council; Ceredigion Archives; and Ceredigion Museum.
Key highlights
- Hands-on project working alongside professional archivists
- In-depth palaeography study with medieval and post-medieval pathways
- Training in industry-standard cataloguing and preservation software
- Intensive dissertation workshop to develop research skills
- Professional conferences, visits and lectures throughout the course
- Close links with the National Library of Wales and local archives
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject
- Additional condition: work_experience — Distance learners must demonstrate 3 months (around 400 hours) work experience and be in continued employment or have regular volunteer work in a relevant sector.
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Records manager
- Archives assistant
- Information governance officer
- Digital archivist
- Conservation and collections officer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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