You only have to take a very quick look at the postgraduate programmes offered by UK Information Studies university departments to see what a wide range of information disciplines are covered: librarianship, information science, archives studies, records management, electronic communications, publishing and many more.

In a fast-changing world, the ability to manage information effectively is more important than ever. The Internet, the World Wide Web, electronic communication generally, have changed the way we live and work. New business models and processes are constantly being developed for this new information society.

Information Studies cover an enormous range of information disciplines, from the study and preservation of ancient manuscripts to cutting-edge developments in digitization and information and communication technologies. Information professionals play a key role in shaping the future.

Why choose an Information Studies course?

If you want to succeed as an information professional and enjoy a successful career, you will need a professional qualification - and the best way of getting this is by studying on one of the Information Studies programmes in your chosen field. The courses will provide you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to succeed in your chosen career and to make it to the highest managerial levels. Students on Information Studies programmes come from a very diverse range of undergraduate degrees: social and historical sciences, the humanities, sciences, technology, law, languages to name but a few.

The courses are typically a mix of theory and practice which equip students with important knowledge and skills they can directly apply in their employment situations. Courses not only cover topics specific to the information disciplines but will also give students the transferable skills essential for the modern information professional. Many courses include a practical placement which provides students with a chance to broaden their professional experience. Students also have excellent networking opportunities as they will come into contact with a wide variety of other professionals, from their fellow students to guest lecturers and invited speakers who are often the leading practitioners in their field.

With so many different programmes available in so many different information disciplines, you will be sure to find a course that is right for you.

Career prospects for information professionals

Information Studies courses will prepare graduates for a wide range of careers as information professionals working in organisations of all kinds in both the public and private sectors, including government departments, national archives, research libraries, health services, and companies of all sizes.

The jobs graduates go to on successful completion of their courses are equally varied: for example, information systems manager, systems librarian, web manager, information architect, knowledge manager, data manager, librarian, archivist, records manager, or indeed any information management role. Graduates find work all over the world with electronic systems for managing, retrieving, distributing and archiving vast quantities of information.

An Information Studies graduate will have gained the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen career.

For more information on graduate study in Information Studies visit:
www.ucl.ac.uk/infostudies/teaching/postgraduate/

or contact: dis@ucl.ac.uk