Records Management and Digital Preservation PGDip

Program Overview

The Records Management and Digital Preservation PGDip at the University of Dundee prepares students for careers in records management and preservation. The program combines theoretical and practical elements, requiring students to work or volunteer in the field. It provides a comprehensive understanding of managing physical and digital records, as well as the practices and traditions of records management and preservation. The program is accredited by the UK Archives and Records Association and The Records and Information Management (RIM) Professionals Australasia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Records Management and Digital Preservation PGDip program at the University of Dundee provides students with the fundamental principles and practices of records management and digital preservation. The program is designed for individuals seeking a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas. The program focuses on a mix of theoretical and practical aspects, requiring students to be working or volunteering in an appropriate professional environment both prior to and throughout their studies. The program aims to develop students' understanding of records management and digital preservation practices and traditions, providing them with in-depth knowledge of the management of current and semi-current records, as well as a thorough understanding of how digital records should be managed, preserved, and retrieved. The program offers flexible teaching, allowing students to take semesters off and learn from subject experts.

Other:

The program is accredited by the UK Archives and Records Association and The Records and Information Management (RIM) Professionals Australasia.