Bachelor of Information Studies |
| institution | Charles Sturt University * [nsw] |
| school | School of Information Studies |
| Head of School | Dr Philip Hider |
| course description | The Bachelor of Information Studies consists of a core set of foundation subjects, followed by a wide range of elective subjects, which allow for optional specialisations in Librarianship, Information and Knowledge Management, and Records and Archives Management.
Both the generic award, Bachelor of Information Studies, and the award featuring any of the specialisations in the course, are accredited by ALIA.
Normally undertaken over six years of part-time study. The course is offered by distance education study only. Applicants must have substantial access to the internet.
Successful applicants who have completed the TAFE Diploma of Library and Information Studies or equivalent will receive exemptions equivalent to four semesters of part-time study. A compulsory course-based residential school is held at the beginning of the course.
The course is also offered through the University of Hong Kong to Hong Kong residents.
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| closing date for applications | Applications are received by the university throughout the year. There are 2 intakes per year, in March and July |
| contact details | School of Information Studies, Locked Bag 675, Wagga Wagga 2678, ph 02 6933 2584, fx 02 6933 2733, http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/library/index.html |
| co-ordinator | Associate Course Director, Mary Carroll, ph +61 2 6933 4894, macarroll@csu.edu.au.nospam |
| further information | - Course brochures and application forms available from info.csu,
ph 1800 334 733 - or by email inquiry@csu.edu.au - Applications should be mailed to: Admissions Office, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 675, Wagga Wagga 2678
- Charles Sturt University Handbook
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| ALIA accreditation | Both the generic award, Bachelor of Information Studies, and the award featuring any of the course specialisations, as offered by Charles Sturt University, are accredited by ALIA for a period of five years, from December 2011, subject to a satisfactory annual return being provided by Charles Sturt University, and the right of ALIA to reassess the courses on the occurrence of what, in ALIA's view, are exceptional circumstances, and in any event, once during that five-year period, and not later than December 2016. |
| Course Advisory Committee | The Course Advisory Committee is made up of local industry representatives who participate in reviewing and evaluating the course material and provides input into current trends in the industry.
The Course Advisory Committee meets once per year.
If you would like information about the committee, please contact : |
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