Unit Set Information

Information Science Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code SPINSC

This specialisation covers areas of study in the information society, library systems, information resources and services, information services transformation, information organisation and information services management.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All students are required to have a Bachelor degree in a discipline other than library and information science. Alternatively students can demonstrate prior learning in the field, including at least five years appropriate professional experience. In the latter case, a CV and references confirming the professional experience should be appended to application forms. Certified copies of qualifications must also be appended to application forms.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online

Related Careers

Librarian, Information Services Manager, Information technology

Specialisation Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
IST5131The Information Society15
IST5132Library Systems15
IST5133Information Resources and Services15
CSG5143Information Services Transformation15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
IST5134Information Organisation15
IST5135Information Services Management15
Elective Unitx 230

Note: Elective units are required to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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