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Overview
When you graduate from Library and Information Studies at Open Polytechnic of New Zealand you will be a confident, culturally competent, and collaborative practitioner.
Key Facts
You will be able to empower and inspire people, communities and organisations to reach their potential. You will provide access to information and knowledge resources. You will also gain knowledge to apply evidence-based practice to the collection, organisation and management of physical and digital media.
Careers
This qualification will ready you to work in a range of roles, including:
- librarian, such as reference, heritage resources, children and teens, digital services
- records manager
- information manager
- archivist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
The Information Environment
Navigating and Using Information
Connecting with People and Communities
Empowering People and Communities
Designing Library and Information Services and Programmes
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 108 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
The following course has an offering starting every month with enrollment possible nearly every month.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
60
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Disciplines
Library ScienceWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
60
Other requirements
General requirements
To enrol in this programme you need to have:
- New Zealand University Entrance or
- Hold a Level 4 New Zealand certificate or diploma qualification as considered appropriate by the Programme Leader, or equivalent.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1780 NZD / year≈ 1780 NZD / year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Studies.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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