Information Management

Program Overview

The program offers a flexible structure with full-time and part-time options, and prepares graduates for careers in diverse sectors such as information management, knowledge management, and library and information science. Accredited by CILIP, the program provides access to excellent study facilities, postgraduate support, and a vibrant student life in the city of Bristol.

Program Outline

Structure:

• Full-time: one year, starting September
• Part-time: two years, starting September
• Core modules:
• The Information Professional: Contexts and Competencies (30 credits)
• Knowledge Organisation (30 credits)
• Information Services: Planning and Provision (15 credits)
• CSCT Masters Project (60 credits)
• Optional modules (15 credits each):
• Big Data
• Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation
• Designing The User Experience
• Knowledge Management
• Linked, Open Data and The Internet of Things
• Social Media and Web Science

Schedule:

• Full-time students attend classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, studying four modules per semester.

Assessment:

Assessment methods for the program include:

• Written coursework
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Written exams
• Dissertation (assessed by supervisor and second marker)

Teaching:

Methods:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Tutorials
• Practical exercises
• Independent reading
• Group work
• Virtual learning environment (online)

Faculty:

• The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in information management and related fields.
• Specialist tutors contribute to specific modules.

Unique approaches:

• The program incorporates a virtual learning environment that supports communication, information sharing, and access to course materials.

Careers:

Career paths:

• Information management
• Knowledge management
• Library and information science
• Education
• Public sector
• Museum and archive management
• Consultancy
• Professional services

Opportunities:

• The program prepares students for a range of career opportunities in diverse sectors.
• Alumni hold prominent roles in local and university libraries, government, and records management.

Outcomes:

• Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in advanced information management roles.

Study facilities:

• UWE Bristol's library provides access to books, journals, and study spaces.
• The Faculty of Computer Science and Creative Technologies has teaching laboratories and open-access labs with PC and Unix-based machines.
• IT Helpdesk and 24-hour computer labs are available on campus.

Postgraduate support:

• Access to facilities, study tools, career consultants, funding support, and childcare assistance.

Bristol:

• Described as a "stunning city for student living" with numerous attractions.

Sports, societies, and activities:

Full time course

Fees Amount (£) Home Award Fee 10250 Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 854 International Award Fee 17250 International Module Fee (15 Credit) 1438 Offshore Award Fee 17250 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1438

Part time course

Fees Amount (£) Home Module Fee (15 Credit) 854 Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit) 1438