Information and Library Studies

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months PR and communications

About this course

This internationally-recognised, professionally-accredited conversion degree will provide you with a pathway into a continuously-evolving and exciting profession which supports and underpins the economic fabric of society.

For international applicants, this CILIP-accredited degree offers reciprocal accreditation in countries including the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and others. This means you can come to Scotland to study and work back home as a qualified information professional, or go abroad to work if you are from the UK.

Meeting the information needs of society is at the core of the work of the information professional. This programme will provide you with a range of skills in high demand from employers. These include the ability to organise, synthesise, and make use of information for the advancement of society. Suitable for those holding an undergraduate degree from any discipline, the degree will prepare you for a wide range of positions in the information field.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Glasgow

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 9 Months

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Glasgow

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
2137 IT network professionals
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
PR and communications