Master of Science [M.S] [Library Science] From University of North Carolina

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Master of Science [M.S] (Library Science)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Information Studies,

Library Sciences

₹25.6 L/Yr

$30,826 /Yr

5 Students Applied

4 Students Admitted

MSc in Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered as a 2-years program by the School of Information and Library Science.
This university is ranked #28 in National Universities by US News 2021
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS) prepares students for prestigious careers in library and information science.
The program guides students toward expertise in collecting, organizing, storing, and retrieving the world’s recorded knowledge, with an emphasis on developing superior, evidence-based practices for the dynamic and changing arena of information management.
Students acquire a strong theoretical knowledge of information science and learn how those theories apply in real-world situations through jobs, assistantships, original research, and community service.
Graduates of the MSLS program are ready to lead the development of new services and technologies to improve access for information users.
They find exciting careers around the world in a variety of settings including academic institutions, government agencies, archives, public and special libraries, school library media centers, non-profits and cultural institutions, and other information agencies.
They often specialize in areas such as archive and records management, youth librarianship in schools or public libraries, database administration, reference services, and information access, data curation, digital archives, cataloging, and special collection development.
Students are prepared to apply critical thinking to a particular challenge that might be experienced in a professional setting. They will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of particular solutions and use concrete examples to clarify the challenge and its possible solutions.
The MSc program consists of 48 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2555167 (USD 30826)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹984899 (USD 11882)
Health Insurance	₹216840 (USD 2616)
Books and supply	₹106928 (USD 1290)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹150860 (USD 1820)
Total Cost	₹1459527 (USD 17608)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

3.5 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Library Attendant
Library Assistant
Semi-Professional Assistant
Junior Librarian/Professional Assistant
Assistant Librarian
Deputy Librarian
Librarian/Chief Librarian
Researcher/Scientists/Application Specialist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 4.1 L/Yr$5,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
SWE Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	Scholarship per student₹ 3.3 L/Yr$4,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.7 L/Yr$2,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Young Professionals Program	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details