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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Information Management (Archives and Records Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Improve your employment prospects and professional standing with a master degree that's accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists and Records and Information Management Professionals Austra

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
DMIL, 081827G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, Jun, Sep
Domestic Fees
$32,600 per year / $65,200 total
International Fees
$32,600 per year / $65,200 total

About this course

  • 100 per cent of our assessed research rated at or above world class1.
  • Accredited by Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia.
  • Developed in conjunction with the State Library of South Australia and State Records of South Australia.
  • Professionally accredited by the Australian Society of Archivists.
  • Develop the unique and advanced skills required for archiving and information preservation.
  • Benefit from experiential learning through a practical fieldwork project and a two-week placement within a library.

Study locations

City West

What you will learn

You will develop an advanced understanding of library collection and resource management, and study contemporary information management. You will also study several elective courses to further develop your chosen area of professional interest, and also develop a profound understanding of information behaviour, metadata, marketing, literacy, reading and readers.

Depending on your career goals, you will also complete one of the projects below.

Professional focus - Information Management Research Project

  • a professional research project in collaboration with an industry partner
  • work in a structured project team and gain practical experience in modern information management techniques and practices
  • supervised by an on-site supervisor and a UniSA course coordinator or supervisor

Research focus - Minor Thesis

  • develop an in-depth understanding of a topic agreed upon with a supervisor
  • devise the research question(s), develop a proposal for research methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed) and analyse findings
  • write a minor thesis with a sound argument and relevant supporting evidence
  • supervised by a UniSA course coordinator or supervisor

Career pathways

Your career

By 2022 in Australia, roles in archives and records management are predicted to grow by 1,000 to 7,800 roles1.

Careers to consider:

  • archivist: authenticating and appraising historical documents and archival materials; maintaining accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases; locating new materials and organising their acquisition and display
  • records manager: managing the storage and maintenance organisational records; maintaining the legal requirements of record keeping and freedom of information; ensuring the responsible and appropriate disposal of records
  • librarian: managing and resourcing a branch library, a section of a large library, a small special library, or a research program; supervising and leading staff; providing expert advice on strategic information management; managing major projects such as information technology systems

1 Australian Government Department of Employment: Occupation projections