University College of Borås
Master's Programme in Information Science: Digital Environments
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See the degree grade →A 120-credit, full-time distance Master’s focusing on information science in digital settings. Suited to students seeking advanced theoretical and practical understanding of how information is organised and used across digital environments, delivered with no obligatory on-campus attendance.
Programme overview
This is a 120-credit, full-time (100%) Master's programme offered as distance education with no obligatory attendance. The programme starts in Autumn 2026 and is administered by the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT (A3) at University College of Borås. Programme codes: MAIDI and cohort MAIDI26h. Contact for administrative questions is the Education Officer (a3@hb.se) and the Programme Coordinator is Kayvan Yousefi Mojir.
What you'll study
The programme begins with mandatory course modules that introduce core concepts and methods used in information science and digital environments. Course literature lists are provided within each course syllabus and should be checked on the Canvas learning platform or at the first course lecture before purchasing materials.
- Introduction to information science — mandatory (period: 31 August — 30 September)
- Datalogical Thinking — mandatory (period: 1 October — 1 November)
- Research methods — mandatory (period: 2 November — 17 January)
Entry requirements
The published programme page does not list specific entry qualification details. Applicants should consult the official programme syllabus and admissions information on the university site or contact the Faculty’s Education Officer for formal entry requirements and application procedures.
Career prospects
The curriculum emphasises foundational information-science knowledge, datalogical approaches and research methods, preparing graduates for roles that require organising, analysing or researching information in digital contexts. Typical destinations include professional positions in information management, digital services, research support, or further academic study; exact employment outcomes are not specified on the programme page.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The programme page does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should check the university’s central scholarships and funding pages and contact Study and Career Counsellors or the Faculty for advice on grants, tuition waivers, or external funding opportunities.
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