Master of Information Studies

In today’s fast-changing world, our government departments, businesses, libraries, museums, marae, iwi, and archives deal with vast amounts of information. All of these organisations need people who can identify relevant information, retrieve it, organise it, and make sure people can use it in an ethical way.With the Master of Information Studies, you’ll learn about information literacies, services, storage, and retrieval. You’ll gain skills in management and communication, information technology, and research methods.This programme will give you a thorough, technology-focused, and research-based education in information organisation. Your learning will be oriented to the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand information professionals and national aims to improve digital literacy and equity.Study anywhere, any timeThe Master of Information Studies is taught entirely online. This gives you the flexibility to study from anywhere in New Zealand and to balance study with your other commitments.SpecialiseYou can choose to specialise in either Library Science (LIBS) or in Archives and Records Management (ARCR)—your specialisation will be stated on your degree. You can choose to take no specialisation, or you can specialise in both areas, which will take a little longer.

You need a Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average unless stated otherwise in the programme’s minimum general entry requirements. A background in a particular subject area or extensive relevant work experience may be required. Students with equivalent international qualifications from a recognised institution are encouraged to apply. Each application is assessed individually, and entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the programme director.