Information Studies

This MRes is aimed at those wishing to broaden or deepen understanding of aspects of the information world at postgraduate level, or to prepare for doctoral studies. It is also aimed at mid-career information and cultural professionals who wish to develop their leadership, management and professional skill.

This is a flexible programme of study combining information disciplines, information technology, leadership, management and professional skills. The programme is tailored to individual needs, closely related to students' current or future employment or research goals. Through research skills classes and a substantial research project, students develop skills for further study and career development.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (120 credits).

Core modules

• There are no core modules for this programme.

Optional modules

Students select in conjunction with their Director of Studies, four modules from the range of postgraduate programmes offered by the Department of Information Studies. Typically, the selection is made across the following areas:

• Management of Services, Resources or Systems
• Information and Communication Systems and Technologies
• Adult Learning and Professional Development
• Archives and Records Management
• Digital Humanities
• Information Services for Specialist Media or Users
• Information Sources, Organisation and Retrieval
• Publishing
• Cultural Heritage

The full range of postgraduate modules is available on the UCL Information Studies website. On occasion it may be  appropriate for students to take modules offered by another UCL department also.

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project in an applied or theoretical area of information work, which culminates in a dissertation of 25,000 words.

Teaching and learning

Taught modules are delivered through lectures, seminars, groupwork and practicals. Research skills are developed through classes within the department and students are encouraged to take courses run by UCL Doctoral School. Assessment is through a mixture of essays, reports, examination and practical assignments and by the dissertation and viva voce.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A first professional qualification and several years' relevant work experience is desirable.