Adelaide University
Master of Information Management Specialising in Archives and Records Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop the unique, advanced skills required for archiving and information preservation.
Course overview
The Master of Information Management specialising in Archives and Records Management is the only qualification of its kind in South Australia. It is industry-informed, leveraging unique partnerships to set you up for success in the field.
Master cutting-edge digital archiving and records management practice, from database management to preservation technologies. Explore information theory and its practical applications. Gain real-world experience through fieldwork projects.
Understand the ethical implications and legal frameworks surrounding data privacy and record management. Gain leadership and communication skills. Study metadata, marketing, preservation, information governance and compliance.
In your second year, you’ll undertake a research project aligned to your interests. You’ll graduate equipped to be a records manager or archivist – and eligible to pursue further research studies.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
September, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 42 units for all core courses.
- 24 to 36 units of specialisation courses.
- 18 to 30 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 42 units for all of the following:
- Masters Research Theory and Practice
- Information Management Professional Practice
- Information Management Foundations
- Technological Foundations
- IM Masters Research Project (12 units)
- Information Management Project Placement
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You’ll graduate from Adelaide University ready to safeguard the many stories of communities, cultures and corporations. You could be an archivist for a film archive, meticulously cataloguing original scripts, production notes and behind-the-scenes footage. You might work in compliance and risk management, advising businesses on how to protect sensitive information. Perhaps you’ll steer digital transformation projects, turning physical archives into interactive online databases.
You could also be a:
- Records Manager
- Chief Archivist
- Records and Information Officer
- Data Governance Specialist
- Digital Archivist
- Records Management Consultant
- Records Retention Specialist
Fees and CSP
Fee information not provided.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.