Overview

Library and Information Science is considered as a cross cutting discipline in humanities, sciences and technology. In Uganda, training in LIS started in 1963 when the East African School of Librarianship (EASL) now East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS) was established at Makerere University in 1963 and is one of the academic units equivalent of a faculty.

Programme goal and objectives

Programme goal: Developing human capacity to manage information for organizational, national and international development.

The programme objectives to

Equip learners with the theory, concepts and philosophy of library and information science
Expose learners to practical training for enabling them acquire competencies and skills required in the LIS profession
Equip learners with knowledge and skills in the management of LIS institutions in a changing society
Expose learners to the research process to examine LIS issues and identify solutions
Enable learners appreciate and adopt ICT in the management of library and information services.
Develop learners’ professional attitudes in information work

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Information Technology
Communication Skills And Practice
Information And Society
Information Literacy
Principles Of Knowledge Organisation
Database Management And Information Retrieval

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-18 00:00:00

More details

Deadline extended. Please note that applications open in Mid-May and close by the End of July each year.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Library Science

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Get pay in slips from Stanbic or DFCU bank at the main campus Makerere University where applicable.
After paying the Fee of USD $ 75 or 172,500 UGX take the bank slip to the main building (Finance Department) for verification where applicable.
On presentation of the application fee bank slip, pick the application form from Room 316, Level 3, Senate Building.
Applicants with academic documents prescribed in other languages other than English should be submitted to the School of Languages, Makerere University for translation into English.
Applicants who obtained qualifications elsewhere other than Uganda should take their secondary school academic documents to Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) located in Ntinda for purposes of being equated to Ugandan grades.

Tuition Fee

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International

6813520 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3406760 UGX per semester during 48 months.
National

4088112 UGX/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2044056 UGX per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Kampala

1463786 - 1961574 UGX /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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