Program Overview
The Library Science at University of Maryland is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Library Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Library Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Serving Information Needs
- Achieving Organizational Excellence
- Creating Information Infrastructures
- Designing Principled Inquiry
- Field Study in Archives, Records, and Information Management
- Introduction to Archives & Digital Curation
- Privacy and Security in a Networked World
- Information Policy
- Policy and Ethics in Digital Curation
- Introduction to Programming for the Information Professional
- Database Design
- Implementing the Curation and Management of Digital Assets
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- GRE General (see the MLS Admissions page for information GRE waiver requirements)
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- 500 word targeted essay
- Resume/CV
- Work history
- International applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,363 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Start Date Spring 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36