Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
GradDip Library and Information Studies in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,070
(c. USD17,540.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies program equips university graduates with essential skills for careers in the library and information sector.
This Graduate Diploma (GradDip) program trains students for professional roles across various environments, such as academic institutions, public libraries, specialized collections, and information-centric positions in corporate, government, healthcare, and legal fields. Our curriculum emphasizes ethical standards and community engagement while promoting ongoing professional development. The MLIS is an on-campus program that builds fundamental expertise while allowing specialization for different career trajectories in library and information services. Though designed as a comprehensive program, students can focus their studies on specific professional interests.
DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies GradDIpLIS are
A minimum 2-2 award in a bachelors degree NFQ Level 8 or International equivalent
Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability maturity and motivation
If you do not meet the academic requirements above you must provide additional information to be considered for admission as listed below
A letter of reference from an academic who has taught the applicant
A statement describing their previous library experience which must be a minimum of 5 years
A letter from their work supervisor to confirm the length of experience the nature of the experience as meeting professional library tasks
We recommend a minimum of 6 weeks experience working in a library or information environment before applying for the GradDip
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
While applications are accepted up to August of the year of entry offers are made to suitably qualified candidates on a first come first served basis so early application is recommended Entry to the programmes is very competitive and the number of places is limited
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
A minimum 2-2 award in a bachelors degree NFQ Level 8 or International equivalent
Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability maturity and motivation
If you do not meet the academic requirements above you must provide additional information to be considered for admission as listed below
A letter of reference from an academic who has taught the applicant
A statement describing their previous library experience which must be a minimum of 5 years
A letter from their work supervisor to confirm the length of experience the nature of the experience as meeting professional library tasks
We recommend a minimum of 6 weeks experience working in a library or information environment before applying for the GradDip
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
While applications are accepted up to August of the year of entry offers are made to suitably qualified candidates on a first come first served basis so early application is recommended Entry to the programmes is very competitive and the number of places is limited
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
15,070