Overview

This programme is for those who have a Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, information architecture, archival science, digital humanities, informatics, systems science or related fields.

In the programme, you develop your knowledge in the theories and methods of information science. By learning how to handle digital data, from image to text, and to evaluate data structures that transform data into information, theories translate into practice. During your final year, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a larger context, from a focus on individual users to the significance of digitalisation for organisations and for a democratic society.

Courses

The programme will include courses in datalogical thinking, research methods, multimodality, open data as an arena for information creation, data strategies for organisations, and critical perspectives on a society steeped in data.

Full time, no obligatory attendence

This programme is full-time, mostly remote (with only a few meetings in Borås, which are not compulsory) and is given in English. You will study with students from all over the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information science
Research methods
Multimodality: Narrative and context in different media formats
Open Data as an arena for information making – issues and opportunities
Critical issues of the datafied society
Data strategies for organizations
Data, participation and agency

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Digital Media Information Systems

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For detailed information and specific requirements, please refer to the official website or contact the institution directly

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

98500 SEK / year

≈ 98500 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU / EEA citizens and exchange students are not required to pay fees.

Funding

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