BA (Hons) Library and Information Science

 

The BA (Hons) Library and Information Science programme is designed for learners who wish to upgrade their competencies for work in library set ups. It has multi-entry points at Certificate (Year 1), Diploma (Year 2) and Year Three levels. Exit points are also flexible at Certificate, Diploma & Undergraduate levels. Consisting of a blend of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and contact-based modules, this programme focuses on both theoretical and applied aspects of librarianship.

The Research Methodology and Dissertation components in the final year of this Honours degree aim at enabling learners to undertake research in any area of library studies which is meaningful for them. For those already working in a library this is an opportunity to explore certain areas for reflective praxis and professional development.

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Entry Requirements

 General Entry Requirements

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Academic Literacies (Core)
  • Effective Communication (Core)
  • Principles of Library Management (Core)
  • Techniques D’expression Orale et Écrite (Elective)
  • Studying Literature (Elective)

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Team Management (Core)
  • Library Organisation and Management (Core)
  • Human Resource in Libraries (Core)
  • Workshop and Coursework (Core)

Year 2

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Libraries in the Information Society (Core)
  • Classification (Core)
  • Public Relations (Core)
  • Principles of Marketing (Elective)
  • Children’s Literature (Elective)

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Cataloguing (Core)
  • Information Retrieval (Core)
  • Research Methodology (Core)
  • Placement (Core)

Year 3

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Digital Libraries 1 (Core)
  • Project Management (Core)
  • Dissertation (Core)
  • Financial Management (Elective)
  • Introduction to Copyright Law (Elective)

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Digital Libraries 2 (Core)
  • Media Literacy (Core)
  • Strategic Management (Core)
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
15 (6 credits per module)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 153,000

SADC
Total: US$ 3,600

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 5,375
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