Master of Information Technology (Library and Information Studies)

Overview

• Develop the core skills and knowledge required to be a librarian
• Flexible study options with online delivery
• Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
• Prepare yourself for a career as a librarian, database manager, web master, information architect, web librarian, cataloguer, or library media specialist
• Complete in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part-time

Details

Libraries play a vital role in our information society. They help to connect people with the ever changing world of information. Librarians help individuals to more effectively interact with, and use, information in all aspects of their lives. You will be prepared to assist your clients to become information literate. This course provides the core skills and knowledge required by the successful librarian in today’s information-rich and technology-driven age.

Course design

The Library and Information Science major provides graduates with the skills to find employment in the library and information industry. You will acquire the knowledge and expertise required to design, plan, develop, manage and evaluate library and information services to meet the information needs of clients.

This major is offered in a flexible delivery mode, allowing students to complete their studies either face-to-face or online.

Career outcomes

Careers include librarian, information broker, information manager, knowledge manager, database manager, web master, information architect, information coordinator, policy officer, research analyst, corporate librarian, information services manager, document manager, web librarian, metadata analyst, specialist liaison librarian, community information officer, cataloguer, digital library coordinator, systems librarian, law librarian, learning resources officer or library media specialist.

Professional recognition

Graduates from the Masters will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

Units

Before they are able to complete the Masters program:

• Students are required to complete 144 credit points of units.
• Students are required to complete the specified core unit.
• Students wishing to specialise must complete the specific unit requirements for a major.
• Students wishing to complete their postgraduate studies without a single area of specialisation must satisfy the unit requirements for graduation with no major.
• Students may be allowed to take up to four units of electives. These units may be selected from postgraduate units outside of the Science and Engineering Faculty.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this Masters Coursework program, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Australian equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale)

OR

• Evidence of recognised prior higher learning in the field of Information and Information Technology (e.g. at least five years of relevant full-time work experience). Industry certification alone is not sufficient evidence.

Domestic students:
Domestic students who have completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) are eligible for the programs described in this proposal.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

International Students:
International students must complete the above requirements and also achieve an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or more with no sub-band below 6.0.

International students with an IELTS overall band score between 6.0 and 6.5 with no sub-band below 5.0 are permitted to complete communication units offered by QUT International College as elective units within their Masters degree. These units must be successfully completed in the first semester of the Masters program.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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