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

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,290
(c. USD33,841.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Information Studies boasts a dynamic research environment, attracting numerous doctoral and master's candidates who examine diverse subjects within information studies, museology, digital culture, and digital humanities.
The program fosters an active research community delving into various themes across information studies, digital culture, and digital humanities. Rapid technological advancements and the exponential growth of intricate digital data present substantial challenges for both personal and societal information management. Core principles including identity, memory, authenticity, trust, transparency, accountability, representation, engagement, preservation, and accessibility remain pivotal in contemporary information studies. These issues call for novel theoretical frameworks, enhanced comprehension of information's essence, and creative solutions bridging theory and application, connecting individuals with information, and harmonizing technology with human values.
The Master of Philosophy (Research) program involves specialized postgraduate study and original research that makes a meaningful contribution to academic knowledge.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27

Tuition GBP 25,290

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