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Postgraduate Programmes

Advance your expertise in information management. Our Master's programmes are open to graduates from any discipline who want to lead libraries, information units, records centres and archives.

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Programmes offered

Our Master’s programmes are multidisciplinary — graduates of any field may apply.

Master's Degree

M.A. Information Studies

  • 18 months full-time (9 months coursework, 9 months dissertation)
  • 27 units: 23 compulsory, 4 optional
  • Open to graduates of any degree programme

Provides advanced knowledge in Library and Information Science to prepare graduates to work as librarians and information scientists in libraries and information units.

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Master's Degree

M.A. Records and Archives Management

  • Regular and Evening programmes
  • Lectures, practicals and seminars
  • First degree in any field, Lower Second / GPA 2.7+

Builds competence in records and archives management standards, tools and techniques — including developing records management systems and designing databases for records and archival services.

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Where our graduates work

Information Studies opens doors across the public and private sectors.

Academic & public libraries Records & archives units Ministries & government institutions Information & documentation centres Research & development organisations

How to apply

Three simple steps to join the programme.

Check the entry requirementsReview the admission criteria in the UDSM Postgraduate Prospectus and the programme details page.
Apply onlineSubmit your application through the UDSM Online Admission System while the application window is open.
Track your admissionLog in to the same admission system to follow your application status and admission results.