Master of Information Studies provides students with in-depth understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection, organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information in the contemporary information environment.

Upon special request, students can choose to exit at Graduate Diploma level and will receive the CSU Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (which is the Intermediate Award of Master of Information Studies).

This distance learning programme, offered in collaboration with Charles Sturt University, Australia, is supplemented by local tutorials. The obtained academic qualification has full recognition by Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global). These are internationally recognised qualifications and will allow you to develop your career around the world! 

In the 21^st century, the library field is undergoing numerous changes that are redefining the traditional roles of and job opportunities for information professionals. Factors responsible for the changing nature of the library field include the emergence of new technologies, changing user expectations, etc. In order to respond to the ongoing changes, HKU SPACE collaborated with Charles Sturt University, Australia (CSU) delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of information studies for prospective information professionals to equip their skills to meet the increasing needs of diverse users.

More About Charles Sturt University (CSU)
School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University fosters an informed community of information, library, archives, records, and communication professionals. The School is the leading provider of library and information education in Australia and one of the largest in the world. Communication students explore storytelling as a multitude of possibilities in an ever-changing cultural and technological landscape. Library and Information Science (LIS) research in the School was rated ‘above world standard’ in the most recent national assessment exercise (Excellence in Research for Australia) conducted by the Australian Research Council. Strong industry links and affiliations ensure ongoing relevance in course design, impactful research, state of the art facilities, national and international recognition of staff and students and high rates of graduate employment outcomes.

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View full course outline here.
View Charles Sturt Course Fees page here.

CSU has registered on the national register of Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under the Australian Government.
-- TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018 (Australian University)
-- CRICOS Provider: 00005F

The School of Information and Communication Studies under CSU is proudly an active member of iSchools. The iSchools represent a leading organisation of over 120 universities globally across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa who are united by a common interest in all aspects of research and teaching about information. The vision of the organisation is to strengthen all aspects of research in information and information science for members across the globe. View the iSchools page here.

Programme structure (Total 96 points)

Core Subjects (64 points) (8 points per subject, unless otherwise specified)
-- INF561 Foundations for Information Studies #
-- INF562 Information Sources and Services #
-- INF557 Management of Information Agencies 
-- INF564 The Information Society #
-- INF563 Collections #
-- INF566 Professional Study Visit (4 points) #
-- INF554 Metadata for Resource Discovery #
-- INF567 Research in Practice
-- INF571 Planning for Professional Placement (2 points) #
-- INF572 Professional Placement (2 points) #
Restricted Elective Subjects (32 points) (8 points per subject) (Select 4 subjects)
There are over 20 restricted elective subjects. Please refer to the details here. 

Remarks:
1.  Students who completed all core subjects can select to exit the programme with the Graduate Diploma of Information Studies (GDIS).
2. Specialisation is not offered to HK students.

Exemption (Subject to CSU review)

Exemption may be granted to applicants who graduated from:

Bachelor of Information Studies
-- 48 points for core subjects (See the above subjects with #)
Diploma in Teacher Librarianship
-- 8 points for core subjects
-- 24 points for elective subjects

• Exemption may be granted to students of relevant academic qualifications and/or working experience.

Assessment method

Assessments are mainly based on assignments. If students fail a subject, they have to re-take the subject in a session where the subject is being offered. 

Programme Commencement:  14 July 2025
Application Deadline: 10 May 2025

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Duration

• 48 months for non-Library and Information Studies bachelor degree holders
  24 months for Library and Information Studies bachelor degree holders
  Students can speed up their studies if they take more subjects in a session.

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Application Fee

HK$150 non-refundable

Course Fee

• HK$15,225 per 8 credit points subject
  HK$7,613 per 4 credit points subject
  HK$3,806 per 2 credit points subject
  
  * Subject to review at the time of enrolment
  
  The tuition fee is paid by subjects per session (3 sessions in a year).

Applicants shall: 

1. hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution; AND  

2. provide evidence of English proficiency#, such as: 

(a) Level 3 in English Language in HKDSE; or 

(b) Grade D in the Use of English in HKALE; or 

(c) an overall band of 6.0 with subtest of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic*; or  

(d) a score of 550 in the PBT TOEFL or a score of 60 in TOEFL IBT; or  

(e) an overall score of 50 in PTE Academic*; or equivalent.  

OR 

Applicants with relevant work experience and provide evidence of English proficiency as stated in requirement 2(a) – (e) will be considered on individual merit by Charles Sturt University. 

Applicants who do not satisfy the minimum English proficiency requirement may request (in writing) that alternative English language proficiency evidence be accepted. These requests will be reviewed and decided by the Executive Dean of the teaching faculty of Charles Sturt University.

 

* IELTS Online or PTE Academic Online tests are not accepted. The IELTS Academic test result should be obtained within the last 2 years. 

# Applicants will be exempted if: 

- applicants were born in one of the following eligible countries, have completed at least one qualification in that country, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English: OR 

- while applicants were not born in one of the following eligible countries, applicants completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.  

- Eligible countries include: 
America Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

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Enrolment Method

Online Application

HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet.  Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online.  Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.

 

For first time enrolment

1. Complete the online application form

   Applicant may click the icon  on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
   
   Some programmes/courses may admit by selection, and may require applicants to provide electronic copy of any required documents (e.g. proof of qualification) as indicated on the programme/course webpage.  Only file format in doc, docx, jpg and pdf are supported. 

2. Make Online Payment

   Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:

   "PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.

   *Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
   
   * HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:

- Short Course

- Award-bearing Programme

 

In Person 

Application can be done in person at any of the School's Enrollment Centres by submitting the followings:
1. Completed HKU SPACE enrolment form SF26
2. Application fee of HK$150
3. Relevant certified documents, e.g. academic certificates (See Notes)

Notes:
1. CSU requires applicants to provide evidence of their English language proficiency, please refer to the detail on page 2 of the CSU application form.
2. CSU Applicants should bring along an original copy of the document and a photocopy of the document to the Enrolment Counter for verification.

Please note that course fee will only be collected from successful applicants after the selection process by HKU SPACE and Charles Sturt University.

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