Program Overview
The Library and Information Studies at UCL Qatar is a MA programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 and Information Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar 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: USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Doha, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Library and Information Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Knowledge Organisation and Access
- Collection Management
- Information Sources and Retrieval
- Introduction to Management
- Principles of Computing and Information Technology
- Professional Awareness
- Dissertation
- Interdisciplinary Methods for the Study of Cultural Heritage
- Introduction to Archives and Preservation
- Library Systems and Data Management
- Islamic Manuscripts
- Digital Resourses in the Humanities
- The Book in the World
- Information Literacy
- Services to Children and Young People
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- For admission to this MA, candidates must have a Bachelor\'s degree with at least Second Class Honours (UK system), a GPA of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale (US system) or another international qualification of an equivalent standard.
- Candidates are normally expected to have gained at least one year of relevant work experience within a library or information services position. A graduate traineeship or internship is preferred, but other kinds of work, for example as a library or information assistant, may also be considered. Casual work in a library, such as shelving, is not usually regarded as appropriate.
- Candidates whose first language is not English are normally required to sit an English language examination. The acceptable qualifications for admission to this programme include IELTS (6.5 overall including a minimum of at least 6.0 in each of the four subtests).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,363 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact UCL Qatar 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 UCL Qatar
UCL Qatar
Doha, Qatar
UCL Qatar is the Middle East campus of University College London (UCL), located in Doha, Qatar. It offers postgraduate programmes in archaeology, cultural heritage, and museum studies,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2017-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months