Programme Specifications

Archives and Records Management


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Master of Arts

5 : Programme title
Archives and Records Management

6 : UCAS code
P132D

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



8 : Date of publication


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.2 : Skills and other attributes


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



MA Archives and Records Management [P132D]

Academic Year: 2024/2025 scheme - available from 2021/2022

Duration (studying Full-Time): 5 years

Part 1 Rules

 Core (90 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

All Semesters
DSM1810

Research in the Profession

DSM2020

Access, Outreach and Advocacy

DSM2120

Collections Care

DSM2410

Archives and Records - Practical Project

DSM2520

Record Keeping Process and Practice

DSM2610

Record Keeping Theories and Contexts

 Options

You must take a further 30 credits of option modules approved by the Department. Students can take DSM2220 OR DSM7510 but cannot take both.

All Semesters
DSM0020

Archives and Manuscripts : Content and Use

DSM0520

Digital Presence: Content and Creation

DSM1610

Rare Books Librarianship i

DSM1710

Rare Books Librarianship ii

DSM2220

Digital Collection Development

DSM3810

Manuscript Skills:Post Medieval Palaeography & Diplomatic

DSM6820

Knowledge and Information Architecture

DSM7510

Digital Information : Discovery to Delivery

Part 2 Rules

 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3
DSM1460

Dissertation


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.

Archives and Records Management


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Master of Arts

5 : Programme title
Archives and Records Management

6 : UCAS code
P132D

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



8 : Date of publication


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.2 : Skills and other attributes


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


Information provided by Department of Information Studies:



11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



MA Archives and Records Management [P132D]

Academic Year: 2024/2025 scheme - available from 2021/2022

Duration (studying Full-Time): 5 years

Part 1 Rules

 Core (90 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

All Semesters
DSM1810

Research in the Profession

DSM2020

Access, Outreach and Advocacy

DSM2120

Collections Care

DSM2410

Archives and Records - Practical Project

DSM2520

Record Keeping Process and Practice

DSM2610

Record Keeping Theories and Contexts

 Options

You must take a further 30 credits of option modules approved by the Department. Students can take DSM2220 OR DSM7510 but cannot take both.

All Semesters
DSM0020

Archives and Manuscripts : Content and Use

DSM0520

Digital Presence: Content and Creation

DSM1610

Rare Books Librarianship i

DSM1710

Rare Books Librarianship ii

DSM2220

Digital Collection Development

DSM3810

Manuscript Skills:Post Medieval Palaeography & Diplomatic

DSM6820

Knowledge and Information Architecture

DSM7510

Digital Information : Discovery to Delivery

Part 2 Rules

 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 3
DSM1460

Dissertation


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.