About the course

The Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) program is accredited by the American Library Association, and allows students to pursue a course-based or thesis-based degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time MLIS students are advised to take three courses totalling 9 each Fall and Winter term for two years with the option to take a fourth course in a single term once during their program of study subject to advisor approval (for a total of 39). All MLIS applicants are admitted to the course-based route. You have the option to change your selection once you are in the program. Students interested in completing the thesis-based MLIS may change their program route to the thesis route after their first year of study in the course-based MLIS program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (August), 2025	Edmonton

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alberta

Completion of any four-year Bachelor's degree (excluding Bachelor degree in Library Sciences), from an accredited academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta. If you have a 3 year degree then you must have additional coursework which is equivalent to one year of courses. A GPA of 3.0 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your last *60-credits.TOEFL: minimum score of 237 (computer-based), or a total score of 93 with a score of at least 24 on speaking and writing and 20 on reading and listening (internet-based).IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.5, with at least 7.0 on each band.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Alberta. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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