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Engineering and Science Library and Information Studies

Distance Learning | Charles Sturt University, Australia

Master of Information Studies

Awarded by
Charles Sturt University, Australia
Course Code
LB008A
Application Code
2255-LB008A
Credit
180
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
11 Nov 2024 (Mon)
Next intake(s)
03-2025
Duration
24 months to 48 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$15,225 per 8 credit points subject
HK$7,613 per 4 credit points subject
HK$3,806 per 2 credit points subject

* Subject to review at the time of enrolment

The tuition fee is paid by subjects per session (3 sessions in a year).
Deadline on 14 Sep 2024 (Sat)
Enquiries
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2571 8480
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Highlights

Master of Information Studies provides students with in-depth understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection, organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information in the contemporary information environment.

This distance learning programme, offered in collaboration with Charles Sturt University, Australia, is supplemented by local tutorials. The obtained academic qualification has full recognition by Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Upon special request, students can choose to exit at Graduate Diploma level and will receive the CSU Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (which is the Intermediate Award of Master of Information Studies).

>Credit exemption would be given to students with relevant academic qualifications in library and information management and/or working experience.

In the 21st century, the library field is undergoing numerous changes that are redefining the traditional roles of and job opportunities for information professionals. Factors responsible for the changing nature of the library field include the emergence of new technologies, changing user expectations, etc. In order to respond to the ongoing changes, HKU SPACE collaborated with Charles Sturt University, Australia (CSU) delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of information studies for prospective information professionals to equip their skills to meet the increasing needs of diverse users.

Students holding Diploma of Teacher Librarianship or Bachelor of Information Studies or  Graduate Diploma of Information Studies will receive a special credit exemption.

More About Charles Sturt University (CSU)
CSU has registered on the national register of Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under the Australian Government.
-- TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University)
-- CRICOS Provider: 00005F

The School of Information and Communication Studies under CSU is proudly an active member of iSchools. The iSchools represent a leading organisation of over 120 universities globally across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa who are united by a common interest in all aspects of research and teaching about information. The vision of the organisation is to strengthen all aspects of research in information and information science for members across the globe. Please see the link to iSchool at Charles Sturt  https://www.ischools.org/ischools-members/charles-sturt-university

Application Deadline:  14 September 2024 (Nov 2024 intake)
Programme Commencement Date: 11 November 2024

Programme Details

Programme structure (Total 96 points)

Core Subjects (64 points) (8 points per subject, unless otherwise specified)

  • INF404 Foundations for Information Studies #
  • INF406 Information Sources and Services #
  • INF415 Management of Information Agencies 
  • INF429 The Information Society #
  • INF435 Collections #
  • INF466 Professional Study Visit (4 points) #
  • INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery #
  • INF567 Research in Practice
  • INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) #
  • INF572 Professional Placement (2 points) #

Restricted Elective Subjects (32 points) (8 points per subject) (Select 4 subjects)

Remarks:
1.  Students who completed all core subjects can select to exit the programme with the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (GDIS).
2. Specialisation is not offered to HK students.

Exemption (Subject to CSU review)
  • Exemption may be granted to applicants who graduated from:

Bachelor of Information Studies
-- 48 points for core subjects (See the above subjects with #)
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
-- 8 points for core subjects
-- 24 points for elective subjects

  • Exemption may be granted to students of relevant academic qualifications and/or working experience.
Assessment method

Assessments are mainly based on assignments. If students fail a subject, they have to re-take the subject in a session where the subject is being offered. 

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Duration
  • 48 months for non-Library and Information Studies bachelor degree holders
    24 months for Library and Information Studies bachelor degree holders
    Students can speed up their studies if they take more subjects in a session.
Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Professional Accreditation

The obtained academic qualification has full recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association and internationally by other library associations.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 non-refundable

Course Fee
  • HK$15,225 per 8 credit points subject
    HK$7,613 per 4 credit points subject
    HK$3,806 per 2 credit points subject

    * Subject to review at the time of enrolment

    The tuition fee is paid by subjects per session (3 sessions in a year).

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall: 

1. hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution; AND  

2. provide evidence of English proficiency#, such as: 

(a) Level 3 in English Language in HKDSE; or 

(b) Grade D in the Use of English in HKALE; or 

(c) an overall band of 6.0 with subtest of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic*; or  

(d) a score of 550 in the PBT TOEFL or a score of 60 in TOEFL IBT; or  

(e) an overall score of 50 in PTE Academic*; or equivalent.  

OR 

Applicants with relevant work experience and provide evidence of English proficiency as stated in requirement 2(a) – (e) will be considered on individual merit by Charles Sturt University. 

 

* IELTS Online or PTE Academic Online tests are not accepted. The IELTS Academic test result should be obtained within the last 2 years. 

# Applicants will be exempted if: 

- applicants were born in one of the following eligible countries, have completed at least one qualification in that country, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English: OR 

- while applicants were not born in one of the following eligible countries, applicants completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.  

- Eligible countries include: 
America Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

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Enrolment Method

Online Application

HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet.  Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online.  Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.

 

For first time enrolment

  1. Complete the online application form

    Applicant may click the icon Apply Now on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.

    Some programmes/courses may admit by selection, and may require applicants to provide electronic copy of any required documents (e.g. proof of qualification) as indicated on the programme/course webpage.  Only file format in doc, docx, jpg and pdf are supported. 

  2. Make Online Payment

    Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:

    "PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.

    *Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.

    * HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:

Short Course

Award-bearing Programme

 

In Person 

Application can be done in person at any of the School's Enrollment Centres by submitting the followings:
1. Completed HKU SPACE enrolment form SF26
2. Application fee of HK$150
3. Relevant certified documents, e.g. academic certificates (See Notes)

Notes:
1. CSU requires applicants to provide evidence of their English language proficiency, please refer to the detail on page 2 of the CSU application form.

2. CSU Applicants should bring along an original copy of the document and a photocopy of the document to the Enrolment Counter for verification.

Please note that course fee will only be collected from successful applicants after the selection process by HKU SPACE and Charles Sturt University.

Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.