Master of Library and Information Management
2009 | 2010 | 2011Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science
| Program Code: DMLM Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM047 Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
1.5 |
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
The program is designed to provide students with a choice a professionally recognised qualification in Library and Information Management and will prepare students for careers as technically skilled librarians as well as knowledge and information officers at a postgraduate level.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification; or applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Library Information Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution may also be eligible for entry.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
- Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University. Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
The program requires the completion of 54 units comprising 36 units from the Graduate Diploma and either: (a) 18 units of electives provided or, (b) 18 units consisting of either the ICT Masters Project 1 and 2, or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 and 2.
Professional Recognition
This program is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Students must fulfil a fieldwork placement in the library and information sector for a period of 4 weeks or equivalent.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 21,250 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2011.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters core courses | |||
4 Electives (See note 2) | 18 | ||
| OR | |||
| INFT 5023 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| INFT 5024 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| OR | |||
| COMP 5005 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| COMP 5003 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| INFS 5079 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5075 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5076 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5074 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5077 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5083 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective | 4.5 | ||
| OR | |||
Reading for Leisure and Learning (See note 3) | LIBR 5013 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Information Management Project (See note 3) | INFS 5067 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| OR | |||
CIS Research Methods (See note 2) | INFT 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| ELECTIVES | |||
| INFS 5081 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 5025 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5082 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5068 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5072 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5080 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5069 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5070 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5071 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Notes
- The program requires the completion of 54 units comprising 36 units from the graduate diploma and either: (a) 18 units of electives provided or, (b) 18 units consisting of either the ICT Masters Project 1 and 2, or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 and 2.
- Students who undertake CIS Research Methods (INFT 4017) will have the choice of the ICT Masters Project 1 (INFT 5023) and 2 (INFT 5024); or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 (COMP 5003) and 2 (COMP 5003) when enrolling in the Master of Library and Information Management.
- Students who elect to undertake the Teacher Librarianship qualification courses are required by Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS) to enrol in (LIBR 5013) Reading for Leisure and Learning and (INFS 5067) Information Management Project and undertake the project within a School Library. If a student intends on undertaking a Minor Thesis or a Project the student will be required to undertake CIS Research Methods (INFT 4017) in lieu of Information Governance (INFS 5075).
- Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand.
- Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management or equivalent will receive credit, subject to approval of the Program Director.
Further information
Program director/s
- Dr Jo Hanisch (DMLM)