About the course

The Library and Information Science PhD/MPhil allows you to develop advanced research skills, working as part of our Centre for Information Science, an internationally recognised leader in the field. 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.

　　Our research interests include:

　　History and philosophy of information

　　information behaviour

　　information literacy

　　documents and documentation

　　knowledge organisation

　　information ethics.

　　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.

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Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£30,600

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2023	London
February, 2024	London
April, 2024	London
July, 2024	London
Autumn (September), 2024	London
February, 2025	London
April, 2025	London
July, 2025	London
Autumn (October), 2025	London
February, 2026	London
April, 2026	London
July, 2026	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for City

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. Proof of English language proficiency will be required for applicants whose first language is not English. We require a minimum IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 7 for writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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