MA Information and Library Studies

Why study

Information and Library Studies by distance learning at Aberystwyth University? Expertise from one of the UK’s leading providers Flexible degree scheme, enabling continual professional development without having to take a break from work Study in a practical context, relate theoretical knowledge to your workplace, and develop skills that will place you in an enviable position in the jobs market Graduates of this MA will have a CILIP accredited qualification that is recognised for admission to the Register of Chartered Librarians (subject to the Institute’s chartership regulations) Undertake one of the best courses for professional practice Aberystwyth University boasts library resources amongst the best in Europe Access to Information Studies’ specialist library collection, a leading library for our discipline, at the university’s Hugh Owen Library, which houses more than 700,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 3,500 current periodicals Situated next to the university campus is the National Library of Wales, one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, which houses more than 6,000,000 volumes Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity - REF 2014 More of our postgraduate students entered employment at a graduate level than the national average, and our postgraduates earned more on average than postgraduates in other subject fields (2010/2011)