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Master of Information and Library Management
- Dublin, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
LAI-accredited one-year MSc preparing students for information and library professions.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (8): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Information and Library Management. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- Library manager
- systems librarian
- reader services manager
- collection development manager
- institutional repository manager
- teaching librarian
- corporate records manager
Curriculum
- Information organisation
- information technologies
- records management and archives
- information law
- open librarianship
- management for information and library professionals and research methods
- plus a 25-ECTS dissertation or applied project and a 90-hour work placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Level 8 honours bachelor's degree with minimum 2.2 (cognate area for technical MScs)
- Non-cognate or RPL applicants assessed case by case
- GMAT mandatory for MBA applicants without a 2.2
- Overseas awards assessed via NARIC.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Level 8 honours bachelor's degree
- Minimum second-class lower division (2.2)
- Cognate area for MSc Data Analytics
Accepted academic background
Level 8 honours bachelor's degree with minimum 2.2 (cognate area for technical MScs), or Level 8 Higher Diploma with 2.2 for MSc Data Analytics; non-cognate graduates with 3-5 years' relevant experience or RPL assessed case by case; MSc Data Analytics also needs 10 ECTS of mathematics; overseas awards assessed via NARIC Ireland/UK
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 76
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169-175
- Oxford Test of English 126-140
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Information and Library Management admission requirements at Dublin Business School. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €14,500 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Dublin city centre (Aungier Street) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Information Technology |
| Department | Department of Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 8 |
| Scholarship note | Dublin Business School lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Information and Library Management. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €14,500 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,020 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 76, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169-175, Oxford Test of English 126-140, IELTS Academic 6.