Department of
Information Studies
Information Studies
A degree in Information Studies can be the start of a varied and interesting career in the world of information in all its contexts: libraries, archives, record offices, the public and private sectors, in the UK and elsewhere.Student Views
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Graduation 2010
Research
The Department has an International research reputation - Our Research
Distance Learning
We are a leading provider of distance learning degrees with 25 years experience. Our courses are flexible and student-centred with excellent academic and pastoral support using library and electronic resources tailored for distance learners.- Courses
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Campus-Based Study
Excellent quality teaching at a coastal, campus university- High employability rate for graduates
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- Professionally accredited courses
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News
Cloud computing project
Two Department of Information Studies lecturers have received funding from the Society of Archivists for a project looking into the issues surrounding the storage of information in the cloud.
Staff / Student conference presentation
Senior Lecturer Dr Judith Broady-Preston, and past DIS student Alison Lobo recently gave a joint presentation at the QQML2010 conference in Chania, Crete.
Aber ILS student becomes art curator
ILS student Mark Gilbert is organising the opening of two simultaneous art exhibitions on Inuit Art in Cambridge and London.
Contact Details
Department of Information StudiesLlanbadarn Fawr
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3AS
Wales
Tel: 01970 622188 Email: dis-dept@aber.ac.uk