MLitt (Research) Information Studies

Course Overview This research-intensive course in Information Studies explores the critical challenges and theoretical approaches shaping our digital world. Students investigate the management, curation, and use of digital assets across fields like cultural heritage, museology, and the digital humanities. The program emphasizes innovative solutions that connect theory with practice, preparing graduates to address fundamental concepts of identity, memory, and access in the information society. Key Program Highlights Focus on cutting-edge areas like digital cultural heritage, digital museology, and the transformation of archival practice Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, blending theory with practical applications Exploration of emerging topics including citizen science, crowdsourcing, and gamification Active contribution to a vibrant research culture through seminars and publications Development of a substantial and original research thesis (40,000-70,000 words)