Program Overview
The Archives and Records Management at University College Dublin is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archives and Records Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archives and Records Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Archival science: theory and research methodology
- Archives and their users: advocacy and the archival gateway
- Archives sustainability and preservation management
- Archival representation: creating archival finding aids
- Deciding what to keep: appraising and acquiring archives
- Perspectives on Practice
- Public and Private Corporate Records: Management, Keeping and Accountability
- Audiovisual and non-textual archives
- Digital Libraries
- Introductory Latin
- Introductory to palaeography: medieval and early modern scripts
- Management for Information Professionals
- Weaving the Web
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications
- Ireland and the UK: 2nd class honours, grade I. In exceptional circumstances candidates with a high 2nd class honours, grade II degree will be considered.
- Canada and the USA: a primary degree with a grade point average of 3.5
- Other: an internationally recognised equivalent of the above
In applying for this programme applicants have a distinct advantage if they have
- a very good academic record,
- relevant experience or at very least, persuasive understanding of the records and archives environment and issues,
- very good interpersonal skills and maturity of attitude,
- computer and other relevant skills,
- motivation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,660 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months