Information Management & Preservation (Digital)/(Archives & Records Management) [MSc/PgDip/PgCert]

University of Glasgow
4.2
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  • For me, this experience was unique and one-of-a-kind, apart from weather, everything was like as per my expectations. I enjoyed and had a good time in all.
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  • I have loved every minute spent here. Work is intense but it is working out. The social life is amazing here which is a good balance in work life.
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  • I have met such a significant number of individuals from different courses, adapted such huge numbers of new things and increased down to earth involvement in the research centers. I am extremely thankful to be in Glasgow
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The programme is designed for those with a vocational interest in records management, archives and digital curation. It will prepare you to work in these fields, and give you a thorough grounding for continuing with research. You will complete a two-week work placement in an archive, records management or digital repository. As a graduate you will be eligible to be accredited by both the Archives & Records Association and CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals), providing valuable professional recognition in both the archive and library fields.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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4.2
fantastic
  • For me, this experience was unique and one-of-a-kind, apart from weather, everything was like as per my expectations. I enjoyed and had a good time in all.
    ← | →
  • I have loved every minute spent here. Work is intense but it is working out. The social life is amazing here which is a good balance in work life.
    ← | →
  • I have met such a significant number of individuals from different courses, adapted such huge numbers of new things and increased down to earth involvement in the research centers. I am extremely thankful to be in Glasgow
    ← | →
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4.4
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Jorge Dario

5.0
24/05/2019
About the course: For me, this experience was unique and one-of-a-kind, apart from weather, everything was like as per my expectations. I enjoyed and had a good time in all.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

James harley

4.0
23/05/2019
About the course: I have loved every minute spent here. Work is intense but it is working out. The social life is amazing here which is a good balance in work life.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Carolina

3.5
22/05/2019
About the course: I have met such a significant number of individuals from different courses, adapted such huge numbers of new things and increased down to earth involvement in the research centers. I am extremely thankful to be in Glasgow
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Management
  • IT Management

Course programme

You will develop skills in the core competencies of archives, records, and information management, creating and managing digital records, digital curation and preservation issues, archival theory, user needs, and description,
cataloguing, and navigation.

The programme consists of six courses spread over two semesters. You will take courses in:

  • Archives and records information management
  • Records and evidence
  • Description, cataloguing and navigation
  • Management, curation and preservation of digital materials.

Optional courses include:

  • 2D digitisation
  • Law for cultural heritage institutions
  • Archives and records theory
  • Records and the transition to the digital
  • Palaeography
  • Phenomenology.

To graduate with the MSc you will also need to complete a course in research methods and professional studies, and produce a dissertation.

Additional information

Course 1: Archives & Records Information Management

Aims

This course gives students a thorough understanding of the principles behind archives and records management practice. It underpins the rest of the MSc programme by giving students a comprehensive insight into professional principles and concepts, and by providing them with a sound foundation from which to begin their professional practice. The course also outlines the compliance and regulatory requirements of the creation, management, and disposal of...

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