Library and Archive Studies MA
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom · Postgraduate · Social
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Library and Archive Studies MA
Library and Archive Studies MA
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom
About this programme
MA Library and Archive Studies is aimed at graduates and professionals who wish to develop skills for careers in the library and archiving sector.
Programme facts
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- Tuition
- £29,900 / year
- English
- IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 100
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
- We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second Class honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) or at least one years’ experience in a research focused archive or library setting.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Equity and Merit ScholarshipsFully funded · Applications close 31 October 2026
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Global Futures ScholarshipTuition only
- GREAT ScholarshipTuition only
- Manchester Humanities International Excellence ScholarshipTuition only