MLitt (Research) in Information Studies in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Information Studies boasts a dynamic research environment, attracting numerous doctoral and master's candidates who examine diverse subjects within information science, museum studies, digital culture, and digital humanities.
The program fosters an active research community delving into various aspects of information science, digital culture, and digital humanities. The rapid pace of technological advancement, coupled with the exponential growth of complex digital data, presents substantial challenges for how we manage and preserve information both individually and collectively. Core principles including identity, memory, authenticity, trust, transparency, accountability, representation, engagement, preservation, and accessibility form crucial elements of contemporary information studies. These issues necessitate novel theoretical frameworks, enhanced comprehension of information's essence, and creative solutions that bridge theory and application, connect people with knowledge, and harmonize technology with human values.
Our Master of Letters (Research) program requires students to complete an advanced course of specialized study and original research that makes a meaningful contribution to scholarly knowledge.