UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science Course
University of Namibia Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science
Degree
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Introduction
The BA degree programme in library science offers a formal qualification to those who wish to acquire skills to work in libraries, information centres, as information managers and other information related agencies and/or functions. The programme will develop first class professional information workers with the knowledge and skills at this level, who are critical, pro-active, and adaptive regarding meeting the information needs of organisations and individuals in different contexts in society. The graduates of this programme will have the capacity and ability to exercise professional judgement concerning tasks and responsibilities in libraries and information management work.
Admission Criteria
To register for an undergraduate degree programme a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as English as a Second Language at NSSCO level with a minimum C symbol, or English as a First Language at NSSCO level with a minimum D symbol.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which English must be one) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (cf. 7.3 General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in Courses, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.
In addition to the above, admission to the Tourism, Geography and Environmental Studies courses require at least a D symbol in Mathematics on NSSC level or the equivalent and/or at least a C symbol in Geography at NSSC level or the equivalent.
The University reserves the right to interview students before admission.
Certain Courses, subjects or programmes may require special written application by and/or screening of candidates before admission is considered. Candidates who do not meet the requirements for admission to such Courses, subjects or programmes may, however, register for any other Courses, subjects or programmes to which they are admitted subject to relevant University and Faculty regulations.
Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Regulations (cf. 7.4 Mature Age Entry Scheme in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). A special application form is available for this purpose.
Duration of Study
The Bachelor’s degree cannot be completed in less than four (4) years of full-time study, unless a student is granted credits on the basis of studies completed elsewhere, and/or for another qualification.
The programme for a Bachelor’s degree must be completed within six years of full-time registration, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| English for Information Studies |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Foundations of Information Studies |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Basic Cataloguing and Classification |
| Library and Information Services Practice |
| Desktop Publishing |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Practical Cataloguing and Classification |
| Web Development |
| Collection Management and Technical Services |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Knowledge Management |
| Systems Analysis, Design and Evaluation |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Media and Information Studies Research |
| Information Sources and Internet Search Engines |
| Specialized Information Systems |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Research Project |
| Professional Practice (Internship) |
| Digital Librarianship |
| Strategic Management and Marketing of Information Services |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Research Project |
| Professional Practice (Internship) |
| Strategic Management and Marketing of Information Services |
| Advanced Cataloguing and Classification |
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