HI Jasmine

 

I am similar to you, I have just started one module of the post grad course through Dundee online. Yes I agree I haven’t seen any job ads specify which level of qualification is required.

I’m just taking this module by module for now.  But it would be good to know whether it’s necessary to complete the full masters.

 

Thanks

Laila

 

 

 

Good morning,

 

I apologise in advance if this is not a list appropriate query – but I wasn’t sure of the best route to go down for advice.

 

Known to my current employer, I would like to move beyond my current work in libraries and into archives. I am at a very early stage in my career, so flexible enough to move around. I currently work in copyright in a university library, but am on a fixed term contract and looking to make moves towards archives when my contract comes to an end.

 

I wanted to ask the list’s view on whether I should undertake a full masters postgrad in archives, or whether it is possible to move into the field with a PGDip or PGCert. The majority of job postings I have seen ask for a postgraduate qualification in archives, but rarely detail which level of qualification this is expected to be. I ask largely because the full masters is of course much more expensive than a lesser qualification. I would love to do the masters if I am able to fund it, but wanted to look at other options in the event I am not.

 

Any advice for someone at this stage in their career would be greatly appreciated, or indeed referral to a more appropriate forum for this kind of question!

 

Many thanks in advance,

Jasmine

 

 

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