Information Management & Preservation (Digital)/(Archives & Records Management)

Why this degree?

The aim of this degree course is to provide post-graduate students with training that will equip them to work as archivists, records managers, and digital curators. The course is accredited by both the Society of Archivists and CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) which provides students with valuable professional recognition in both the archive and library fields.

The course provides an understanding of contemporary information and records management issues against the background of historical needs and goals of information and record users. Uniquely, it pays special attention to the management of digital records and electronic resources. The course develops skills in the core competencies of archives, records and information management, digitisation, digital curation and preservation issues, archival theory, user needs and description, cataloguing and navigation.

The course is aimed at postgraduate students with a vocational interest in records management, archives and digital curation. Students from overseas are welcome and parts of the course will be directed to their needs.