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Fee paying postgraduate:
Full fee - $12,480.00
Per 8pt subject - $3,120
The Graduate Certificate in Information Studies introduces you to fundamental skills and knowledge in the information and library sectors in a variety of traditional and non-traditional information organisations, including libraries and community and corporate organisations.
Our graduate certificate gives you the opportunity to explore trends in selected areas of librarianship and information science, and apply the theories and principles upon which current practice is based. Subjects in the Graduate Certificate of Information Studies are drawn from the Master of Information Studies (with specialisations), providing an ideal introduction to a professionally accredited qualification.
Charles Sturt University has more than 40 years of experience in information and library studies education and research, so you will study with a global leader in education for the information industries. This experience means we are uniquely placed to design and deliver a highly effective and engaging online education. Today, more than half of Australia's information and library studies students are enrolled at Charles Sturt University.
Combine your studies with professional and personal demands. You can study anywhere and anytime as this information studies course is delivered online and uses the latest tools and technologies to connect you to classmates and teaching staff.
As a graduate of this degree, your range of career opportunities is broad, covering public and academic libraries; research, government and corporate information centres; and the cultural heritage sector. Deliver programs supporting literacy development. Work in public libraries and information agencies to provide effective services for children and youth. Help plan, organise and lead information management in an organisation. Deliver practical assignments in business, government, and other settings and use the latest technologies to create, share and use information.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| INF561 | Foundations for Information Studies | 8 credit pts |
Refer to 3710US01 Master of Information Studies
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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