MLitt (Research) Information Studies at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in Information Studies bringing together galleries, libraries, archives and museums practice with digital humanities. Research spans cultural heritage, digital humanities, and information management and analysis.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis-based research in cultural heritage, digital humanities, and information management and analysis, including digitisation, museology, handwritten text recognition and digital libraries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed. Part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee (International & EU); part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time

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