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Graduate Certificate in Information Studies

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Information Studies at Charles Sturt University offers a pathway into the library, information, and cultural sectors, with opportunities for professional memberships and articulated study programs.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul, Nov

Domestic Fees

$12,920 per year

About this course

Overview

When you study the Graduate Certificate in Information Studies from Charles Sturt University you join a university with more than 50 years' experience in research and delivery of information and library education. Learn with peers from across Australia and the globe, and be armed with the skills and knowledge to join this exciting industry.

Our information studies courses offer you a global gateway into a broad range of employment options in the library, information and cultural sectors.

Graduates of the Master degree and/or Graduate Diploma may be admitted to Associate (professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) without further examination; similarly to professional membership of RIM Professional Australasia. Graduates of the Records and Archives Management specialisation may also be admitted to professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Graduate Diploma of Information Studies [Exit point only]
Master of Information Studies

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor or Master's degree (or AQF equivalent)
Demonstrated work experience at a professional level (as recognised by an accrediting body of the course) of a minimum of 3 years full time equivalence within the field of study or equivalent

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

As a graduate of this degree, your range of career opportunities is broad, covering public and academic libraries; research, government and corporate information centres; and the cultural heritage sector. Deliver programs supporting literacy development. Work in public libraries and information agencies to provide effective services for children and youth. Help plan, organise and lead information management in an organisation. Deliver practical assignments in business, government, and other settings and use the latest technologies to create, share and use information.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjectLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningINF561Foundations for Information Studies8 credit ptsRestricted electivesLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select any three (3) 8 point subjects from the Master of Information Studies course (including subjects identified within specialisations).

XRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns

Refer to 3710US01 Master of Information Studies

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Charles Sturt University.

78.8%

Overall satisfaction

77.8%

Skill scale

72.7%

Teaching scale

89.1%

Employed full-time

$100k

Average salary

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