University College Dublin

The Master of Arts (Information Studies) provides an opportunity for graduate study and research in Information Studies.


Subject specialisations in the areas of:

Information behaviour;

Information and society;

Information management and digital libraries;

And information sharing and collaboration.


Who should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:


Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes


Part Time option suitable for:


Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


The MA is intended for graduates of Information Studies, and also those from cognate disciplines, who wish to extend their knowledge of Information Studies beyond their primary degree.


Vision & Value Statement

The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies strives to educate students to become the leaders, policy makers, and designers of information systems and services in the evolving information society. The Master of Information Studies The programme provides opportunities for a broader and deeper understanding of the discipline of Information Studies. Our values are achieved through a customised programme of taught modules, independent study, research practice with academic staff, and a thesis on one of the core areas of the field: information behaviour; information and society; information management and digital libraries; or information sharing and collaboration. Students also develop important intellectual, cognitive and transferable skills in relation to communication, IT, academic writing, and research. The programme can prepare students for further research at MLitt or PhD level.


Programme Outcome


Highly developed knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and issues in library and information studies


Highly developed familiarity with ethical, technical and technological issues associated with information acquisition, management, presentation and use


Highly developed communication skills in traditional and digital media, including oral presentations, poster presentations, and social media


Highly developed research competencies, providing the basis to develop, manage and implement the research process in a professional context


Highly developed ability to analyze social science research in information studies.


Highly developed knowledge of trends in information and library studies research and practice.


Highly developed ability to analyze social science research in information studies.


Highly developed communication skills in traditional and digital media, including oral presentations, poster presentations, and social media


Highly developed familiarity with ethical, technical and technological issues associated with information acquisition, management, presentation and use


Highly developed knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and issues in library and information studies


Highly developed knowledge of trends in information and library studies research and practice.


Highly developed research competencies, providing the basis to develop, manage and implement the research process in a professional context