Western University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Library and Information Science

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Program Information

School:Western University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Faculty:Faculty of Library and Information Science
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Library Science/Librarianship
Description:The program is designed to offer students a great degree of flexibility to take advantage of the broad and dynamic range of faculty research that contributes to the evolution of the discipline and the development of information professions, and that strives to find solutions for the emerging information society.
URL:Library and Information Science at Western University - School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Areas of Research:Information Policy; Information Systems; Information, Individuals and Society
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Careers:Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery ManagersArchivists

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    PhD Applicants with an MLIS degree
    ▪ Four-year Honors undergraduate degree or equivalent
    ▪ ALA-accredited Master in Library and Information Science degree
    ▪ Minimum 78% average for the last degree

    PhD Applicants without an MLIS degree
    ▪ Four-year Honors undergraduate degree or equivalent
    ▪ Master's degree in another field
    ▪ Minimum 78% average for the last degree
    ▪ Will be required to complete three core MLIS courses along with PhD course work

    PhD/MLIS Concurrent degree
    ▪ Four-year Honors undergraduate degree or equivalent
    ▪ Master's degree in another field
    ▪ Minimum 78% average for the last degree
    ▪ May count three doctoral courses towards the 15 credits required for the MLIS degree
    Application Notes : See requirements at http://www.fims.uwo.ca/programs/graduate_programs/phd_library_information_science/how_to_apply.html

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 12, 2022