Study Information Sciences and Librarianship abroad

This degree can be studied at the bachelor’s level. The duration of this programme is 4 years. The general course work for Information Sciences includes the following core subjects: Cybersecurity, Software Development, Data Management and Analytics, and Data Communication. The core courses for librarianship are academic writing, information handling, library science, literature, and supervisory skills. A bachelor’s degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in the field of information technology, software, web development, data networks and librarianship. The cost of a bachelor’s in this subject for international students in Australia begins at around AUD 20,000 per year, with the average tuition fee sitting at around AUD 30,000 per year. 

A master’s degree can also be pursued if a student wishes to specialise in this field. The duration of this programme is 2 years if a student enrols full-time. The core courses in Information Sciences include Human Centred Computing, Innovations in Information Technology, Machine Learning and Software Design. The core classes for Librarianship include Informational Law and Literacy, Reference Services and Resources, and Management of Library Collections. The estimated cost of this degree is $40,000 per year in the US.

Students aiming to spend their careers conducting advanced research tend to opt for a doctorate degree. The duration of this programme is 4 to 6 years and the degree culminates with the submission of a doctoral dissertation based on original research. General topics students choose from are Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Molecular Information Systems, Cloud Computing and Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Retrieving Information. The culture of information-related organisations can also be studied. The average cost of this degree in the US and UK is approximately $27,000 to $30,000 per year.