Information Studies Program By Chulalongkorn University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Library and Information ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Information Studies offered by Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Arts is Thailand’s first international program in information studies using English as the language of instruction.  Our Graduate Program in Information Studies (GPIS) aims at producing proficient and independent scholars who are enthusiastic about finding solutions to the challenges facing information studies, and leaders in information and library science profession. Our MA program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
The curriculum focuses on areas such as 
  • Nature of information; 
  • Storage, retrieval, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information;
  • Human behavioral approaches to the analysis and application of information;
  • Access to information; and
  • Information system design and management
Information studies and research will enable students to creatively and appropriately manage data, information, and information systems which will ultimately lead to finding optimum solutions and policy making in the abovementioned areas.

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in Information Studies offered by Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Arts is Thailand’s first international program in information studies using English as the language of instruction.  Our Graduate Program in Information Studies (GPIS) aims at producing proficient and independent scholars who are enthusiastic about finding solutions to the challenges facing information studies, and leaders in information and library science profession. Our MA program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
The curriculum focuses on areas such as 
  • Nature of information; 
  • Storage, retrieval, processing, analysis, and dissemination of information;
  • Human behavioral approaches to the analysis and application of information;
  • Access to information; and
  • Information system design and management
Information studies and research will enable students to creatively and appropriately manage data, information, and information systems which will ultimately lead to finding optimum solutions and policy making in the abovementioned areas.

Admission requirements

2 Years
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More programs from the university

Chulalongkorn University welcomes international applicants (non-holders of a Thai passport) for undergraduate admission to international programs.  Currently, 19 undergraduate programs are offered in English. (See https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/) There are two admission rounds, Early Admissions and Admissions. The application period is from December to February. (Applicants should note the application dates for each program.)

Prospective graduate candidates should apply directly to the International Program(s) they are interested in. Application deadlines vary from one program to another.  Websites and e-mail contacts are provided with a description of each program. Please visit https://www.chula.ac.th/en/academics/admissions/graduate-admission/.

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