Library & Information Management - Online

Overview

The postgraduate programme in Library and Information Management has been developed by the School of Education in close collaboration with library practitioners and professional bodies to provide an academic route to professional qualification. The Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are accredited by the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).

Year one

The Library in its Environment

Improving Library Practice



Year two

Leadership in Libraries for the future

Research Design and Initiation



Year three

Dissertation

To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree course, you must:

• provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent); and

• hold an Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland or from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from another institution which has been recognised by the Senate for this purpose; or

• hold an equivalent standard in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification; and

• satisfy additional requirements as described in the prospectus entry for your chosen course; or

• provide evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level through the accreditation of your experience or learning.



Students are also expected to be working in a library/information environment for the duration of the course.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.



• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements



• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country

Your Application

You can apply directly to Ulster at any time of year. We advise that you submit your application no later than two weeks prior to your course start date. This is to ensure there is sufficient time for your application to be reviewed and, should you be made an offer, time for you to complete all the necessary pre-enrolment tasks.



Some programmes will have specific deadlines as additional selection (e.g. interview, portfolio submission etc) is required, so please check the course page to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your application.

The course is fully online. Where they are regular live online classes, these take place in an ‘online classroom’. For students commencing the course in September 2026 these will be on a Wednesday evening (6.00-7.30pm) and for students starting in September 2027 they will be on a Thursday evening (6.00-7.30pm). We will be using the VLE Blackboard Collaborate for this.



Students will need a PC / laptop, reliable internet access, a web cam, a usb headset with microphone and audio, and a quiet place from which to participate in the online class. In addition to the weekly online sessions, learning resources will be posted online and students will engage in regular online discussion and keep an online learning journal.

Start Date: September 2026.

Careers and Opportunities

The Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Library and Information Management prepare individuals for professional library and information careers.