Records Management and Information Rights PGCert at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This online, part-time programme covers the principles and practice of records management and information rights, including the management of current and semi-current records and how information legislation applies in working environments. It is accredited by the UK Archives and Records Association. The PGCert is the entry-level award and is not the professionally recognised qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Up to 30 months (part-time, online) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The three core modules are Principles and Practice of Records Management, Complying with Information Legislation: Principles and Practice, and Information Security and Risk Management.

Career pathways

The PGCert enables graduates to work in records management and information rights, but the professionally recognised qualifications are the PGDip and MSc.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No academic entry requirements. Applicants must be employed, or an active volunteer, in a professional record keeping environment for at least half a day per week, both before and throughout their studies. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements are considered case by case. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component (other English tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic UKVI, LANGUAGECERT and WASSCE grade C6 in English are also accepted).

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: Up to 30 months (part-time, online)

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