MA Archives and Records Management (5 years route) at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

A distance-learning MA (or Diploma) in archives and records management, accredited by CILIP and the Archives and Records Association. It covers collecting, preserving and providing access to records from early manuscripts to born-digital records.

Department: Department of Information Studies | Duration: 2-5 years, distance learning (flexible) | Intake: April 2027, September 2027, April 2028 | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover Record Keeping Theories and Contexts, Record Keeping Process and Practice, Collections Care, Access, Outreach and Advocacy, Research in the Profession, an Archives and Records practical project and a 60-credit dissertation. Options include Archives and Manuscripts: Content and Use, Digital Collection Development, Digital Presence, Rare Books and Special Collections and palaeography.

Career pathways

Graduates work in a wide range of local, national and specialist organisations, and the course builds research, analysis, writing, presentation and management skills.

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Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in any subject, or equivalent. Distance learners must demonstrate 3 months (around 400 hours) of work experience and be in continued employment or regular volunteer work in a relevant sector; applicants give details of previous and current relevant experience and an up-to-date CV. Non-graduates are considered individually based on relevant work experience. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Intake: April 2027, September 2027, April 2028

Duration: 5 years

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