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Archives and Records Management MA
UCL (University College London)

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Qualification

MA - Master of Arts

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Location

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

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Study mode

Part Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

2 Year

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Course info

Become career-ready for the world of records management through this degree that blends theory with hands-on practice. The Archives and Records Management MA provides a core education in managing records and archives for current use and future preservation. Taught at UCL, this is an exceptional opportunity to gain the knowledge you’ll need to work in this field. The course focuses on the management of records and archives in a variety of digital and hard copy formats. You will learn to manage, organise, interpret and provide access to a wide range of records and archives, focusing on both the management of records for ongoing purposes, and their selection, preservation and accessibility for future uses including historical research. The MA/Postgraduate Diploma provides a foundation education for graduates seeking to enter the profession. The Postgraduate Certificate has certain professional elements, but is not recognised as a professional qualification. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

Modules

Modules (Year 1)

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

Access and Use of Archives and Records - Core

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

Concepts and Contexts - Core

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

Creation and Capture - Core

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

Curation and Stewardship - Core

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

The Record-keeping Professional - Core

In addition to core modules, Students will study some optional modules.

Dissertation

All MA students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000?12,000 words.

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Tuition fees
Student living
£14,200 per year
Students from Domestic

A fee deposit will be charged at 2.5 percent of the first year fee

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UCAS / IDP Connect

Uni info

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