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University of British Columbia, MAS, Archival Studies

University of British Columbia
 Canada

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee study period Year of study
Study modeFull-time Start date September Durationyears: 2 Fee international9698 Fee study periodAcademic year Year of studyn/a
The Master of Archival Studies (MAS) prepares graduates for careers in the management of records (in all media and forms) along their life-cycle, from creation to permanent preservation. Program content focuses on: Nature of records and archives The life-cycle of records from creation to preservation Records systems and archival systems Selection of records and their acquisition in archives Intellectual control of records and archives and provision of access Records, archives and the law Ethical and professional responsibilities History of record-keeping and archives Graduates may find work in such positions as: Archivist; digital archivist; archives curator; archives advisor; manuscripts processing archivist; electronic records archivist; audiovisual archivist; data/digital curator; e-discovery advisor; privacy and information officer; records and information manager; records administrator/specialist; records analyst; records policy and program officer; records/preservation system designer; research officer; security specialist; and others.

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UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. Also in Vancouver, UBC Robson Square is a vibrant learning centre in the heart of downtown, the UBC Learning Exchange is a community engagement initiative based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and UBC’s Centre for Digital Media at the Great Northern Way Campus is located in Mount Pleasant. UBC also provides clinical education to Faculty of Medicine students at 75 health care facilities across British Columbia. In addition, UBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong and a satellite office in New Delhi support alumni engagement and facilitate teaching and learning partnerships.