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Master of Archives and Records Management

University of Liverpool

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Accredited master's qualifying archivists and records managers for the UK and Ireland.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Archives and Records Management. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: twelve-month programme with 120 taught credits and a 60-credit dissertation.

Career outcomes

  • Records manager
  • Digital archivist
  • Compliance officer
  • Cataloguer
  • Collections development officer
  • Heritage activities manager
  • Employers such as The National Archives and The National Gallery

Curriculum

  • Twelve-month programme with 120 taught credits and a 60-credit dissertation. Modules include record-keeping theory and practice (30 credits)
  • Recordkeeping systems in organisations
  • Digital records
  • Management skills
  • Preservation management
  • Palaeography options and a feasibility study.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor's degree
  • Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a similar non-UK institution
  • Some courses need a related subject
  • MBA needs about 3 years' management experience
  • International qualifications are checked against country-specific requirements on each course page.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor's degree, Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or equivalent from a similar non-UK institution, Some courses need a related subject, MBA needs about 3 years' management experience, International qualifications evaluated by Liverpool

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 125
  • PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and the international deadline (23 August 2027 for September 2027 entry
  2. 18 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Some ATAS courses and NHS-linked courses differ). Apply online through the University of Liverpool Application Portal. There is no application fee. Upload school and university transcripts with certified translations
  3. degree certificates
  4. English language evidence and a personal statement. Interview only where the course page says so. Accept the offer in the Postgraduate Application Tracker and pay the international deposit (minimum 2
  5. 000 GBP. 1
  6. 000 GBP if Pre-sessional English is needed).

Other costs

Tuition per year£29,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLiverpool campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    16 Jul 2027

    244 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.