Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Archival Studies and Master of Library and Information Studies in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,656
(c. USD8,366.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This interdisciplinary program offers a sought-after educational opportunity where students earn two graduate degrees in an accelerated format. MAS/LIS participants develop specialized skills ideal for combined library/archive settings and cultural organizations, providing them with a distinct advantage. For approximately two decades, this dual-degree initiative has educated students in archival science and information studies through varied academic coursework and practical experiences. Graduates receive two master's diplomas: one in Archival Studies and an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science degree. With extensive ties to regional library networks, the program facilitates career growth, professional connections, and hands-on experience through partnerships with over 150 libraries, archives, museums, and cultural institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or applicants who have a four-year bachelor's degree, or its academic equivalent, which does not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience to offset such deficiencies, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program or faculty and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.5
IELTS Reading 7.0
IELTS Writing 7.0
IELTS Listening 7.0
IELTS Speaking 7.0
Tuition
CAD
11,656