Records Management and Information Rights MSc

Program Overview

This part-time online course blends theory and practice, preparing graduates for careers in various roles within the industry, such as records managers, information rights officers, and data protection officers. Accredited by esteemed professional bodies, this program ensures students meet industry standards and are well-equipped for successful careers.

Program Outline

The program is designed for individuals seeking a career in this sector, either in the UK or overseas. The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to work professionally in records management and/or information rights.
• Teach students about the management of current and semi-current records and how the strict requirements of legislation can be applied to working environments nationally, internationally, and within their own corporate environment.

Outline:

The Records Management and Information Rights MSc program is a 60-month part-time online course. The program's structure is as follows:

• Semester 1:
• Introduction to Records Management
• Records Management in Practice
• Semester 2:
• Advanced Records Management
• Advanced Information Rights
• Records Management and Information Rights in Practice
• Semester 3:
• Dissertation
The program's individual modules are as follows: Students will learn about the different types of records, the lifecycle of records, and the legal and ethical issues surrounding records management.
• Records Management in Practice: This module provides students with the practical skills needed to manage records effectively.
Students will learn about the different methods of records management, the use of technology in records management, and the challenges of managing records in a digital environment.
• Advanced Records Management: This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the advanced concepts of records management.
Students will learn about the different types of records systems, the management of electronic records, and the preservation of records.
• Records Management and Information Rights in Practice: This module provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the other modules to a real-world setting.
Students will work on a project that involves the management of records and/or information rights.
• Dissertation: The dissertation is a major research project that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the field of records management and information rights.
Students will choose a topic of their own interest and conduct research on that topic.

Assessment:

The Records Management and Information Rights MSc program is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Essays: Students will write essays on a variety of topics related to records management and information rights.
• Exams: Students will take exams on the material covered in the lectures and readings.
• Projects: Students will complete projects that involve the application of the knowledge and skills they have learned in the program.
• Dissertation: The dissertation is a major research project that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the field of records management and information rights.

Teaching:

The Records Management and Information Rights MSc program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in the field. The program is taught through a variety of methods, including:

• Seminars: Seminars allow students to discuss the material covered in the lectures and to ask questions.
• Workshops: Workshops provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the program to a real-world setting.
• Online learning: The program is taught online, which allows students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Careers:

The Records Management and Information Rights MSc program prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of records management and information rights. Graduates of the program may work as:

• Records managers
• Archivists
• Librarians
• Data protection officers