MA Librarianship

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60%-70% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking, and 19 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 56.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Postgraduate students may be eligible for the following scholarships:

1. Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time or part-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
2. International Merit Postgraduate Taught Scholarship: This scholarship is available to international students who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship is worth 50% of the tuition fee for each year of study.
3. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship is available to students from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time postgraduate taught course at the University of Sheffield. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee, airfare to and from the UK, and a monthly stipend.

Graduates of the MA Librarianship program have diverse and promising career prospects in various fields related to library and information services. 

1. Professional Librarian: Graduates can pursue careers as professional librarians in various library settings, such as academic, public, government, or corporate libraries.

2. Information Specialist: With expertise in information organization and retrieval, graduates can work as information specialists in research institutions or knowledge management roles.

3. Digital Librarian: The program equips students to work in digital libraries, managing digital resources and developing innovative information services.

4. Information Literacy Instructor: Graduates can explore careers as information literacy instructors, providing instruction and training on information retrieval and research skills.

5. Archivist or Records Manager: Some graduates may choose to work in archives or records management, preserving and organizing historical documents and records.

6. Academic and Research Roles: Some students may pursue further studies or academic careers, contributing to research and teaching in the field of library and information science in universities and research institutions.