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Master of Library and Information Science
- London, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The Master of Library and Information Science is offered by the School of Information in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University and is delivered online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Library and Information Science. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Science Technician
- Data Analyst
- Quality Control Analyst
Curriculum
- Minimum 37 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Information Organization
- Introduction to Digital Humanities
- Digital Curation
- Foundations of Recordkeeping in Society
- Rare Books and Special Collections. Concentrations: Archival Studies
- Medical Librarianship. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year university degree or equivalent. Students from a variety of academic backgrounds in the arts
- Humanities
- Social sciences and sciences are encouraged to apply. Average of at least 70% in the last two years of full-time study.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV
Language tests
- IELTS 8
- TOEFL iBT 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Referee contact details
- Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
- Program-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
- non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
- enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
- statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
- then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,584 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | $66,032 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Information and Media Studies |
| Department | Library & Information Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $42,584 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The deposit is $66,032 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 8, TOEFL iBT 5.5.