Overview

About the programme

Library and Information Science (LIS) is about the processes connected to the communication of recorded information.

Here at City, University of London, we have been active in LIS related research since 1961. Today our Centre for Information Science is well known for producing internationally pioneering research. You will be central to our research activity and supported with a structured programme of supervision and training.

We expect you to build and maintain a professional social media presence and actively engage in open digital scholarship. You will also be encouraged to participate in and contribute to wider departmental activities.

Programme Structure

Our research interests include:

history and philosophy of information
information behaviour
information literacy
documents and documentation
knowledge organisation
information ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-16 00:00:00
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-16 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-16 00:00:00
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Library Science View 4 other PhDs in Library Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a record of high academic achievement and will generally have attained, as a minimum, a good undergraduate degree (first or upper second class honours) from a UK university, or a recognised equivalent from an overseas institution.
In exceptional cases, we will consider applications from individuals with alternative qualifications. Particularly if accompanied by relevant professional experience.

To apply online, an applicant will need to submit the following supporting documents:

Research proposal. The Research Proposal should be a maximum of 3 sides A4.
Copies of degree certificates and transcripts – original will be requested before an offer is made
Official work e-mail addresses (not private ones) for two referees (one of which must be an academic)
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
Evidence of sponsorship (if applicable).

Tuition Fee

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International

15920 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15920 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

6360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6360 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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