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Interested in Information Management?
Information is one of the most vital, strategic assets in today's society.
UniSA's Information Management degrees offer you a learning environment informed by industry and relevant professional practice. The degrees are accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists, and Records and Information Management Professionals Alliance.
This program is ideal if you are a professional looking to gain employment in the library and information management sector. UniSA has a unique partnership with the State Records of South Australia, allowing you to obtain a qualification that is strongly aligned with the needs of industry.
You can tailor your studies to suit your life, with flexible options such as part-time and online study. Study at the number one university in SA for graduate skills1 and teaching quality2.
1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Skills Development Indicator (Postgraduate). SA public universities.
2ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Teaching Quality Indicator (Postgraduate). SA public universities.
Key features
- Developed in conjunction with the State Records of South Australia and the UniSA Library.
- Benefit from experiential learning through practical field work projects.
- Our information management degrees are the only degrees of their kind in South Australia.
- 100 percent of our assessed research rated at or above world-class1.
- Accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists, and Records and Information Management Professionals Alliance.
- UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities2, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
2UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
The Information Management programs have a strong foundation in contemporary professional practice, offering a learning environment informed by industry and relevant professional practice. They have been developed and are delivered in partnership with industry – in particular, the State Records of South Australia and the UniSA Library.
You can significantly improve your employment prospects and professional standing with a degree that’s accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists and Records and Information Management Professionals Alliance.
Staff members from each of these industry partners teach and guest lecture in the courses, melding theory and practice and creating a convergence between librarianship, records management, and archives.
UniSA offers a number of information management programs within the Library and Information Management, and Archives and Records Management areas. These include a suite of three programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification.
UniSA offers the following Information Management degrees
Choose your level of study
Within the Information Management sector, there is predicted growth in new jobs. A 2018 report1 from the Australian Library and Information Association states that qualifications are becoming increasingly important in Library Management. There will be a moderate increase in the number of qualified positions available over the next five years, but a significant decrease in the number of positions for unqualified staff.
Careers to consider:
- librarian: managing and resourcing a branch library, a section of a large library, a small special library, or a research program; supervising and leading staff; providing expert advice on strategic information management; managing major projects such as information technology systems
- records manager: managing the storage and maintenance organisational records; maintaining the legal requirements of record keeping and freedom of information; ensuring the responsible and appropriate disposal of records
- archivist: authenticating and appraising historical documents and archival materials; maintaining accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases; locating new materials and organising their acquisition and display
1 ALIA – LIS Education, Skills and Employment Trend Report 2018
Global networks
We are a globally connected university; our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
UniSA also has extensive research strengths and partnerships that provide a strong foundation for all our degree programs.
The University of South Australia has more than 200 industry partners. In your courses, you will have opportunities to get real-world experience through projects and placements with our partners.
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
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Master of Information Management (Library and Information Management) student Taish Shaw discusses her experience of studying at the University of South Australia.
What others are saying
I am the Program Director of Library & Information Management and Business Information Management at the University of South Australia. I work with postgraduate students and industry to make sure that our programs are relevant to library and information management, archives, and records management professionals. We make sure our students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that make them valued in the work place in Australia or internationally.
Dr Diane Velasquez
