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MLIS Master of Library and Information Studies at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Professional library and information studies degree offered on campus or fully online, accredited by the American Library Association.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: Maximum 6 years course-based; 4 years thesis-based  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Course-based: minimum 39 units including foundations, organization of information, reference, leadership and management, research methods, two IT courses, electives and a capping exercise. Thesis-based: 30 units and a thesis.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Maximum 6 years course-based; 4 years thesis-based

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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