Diploma: Library and Information Science
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About this qualification
This is a higher-education diploma focused on library and information science. It is intended to provide a structured foundation for understanding how information and library services are organised and supported. The qualification is listed at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in library services, information organisation, information access, or related information-studies work might consider this qualification. It may also suit learners seeking a formal qualification in the information studies field, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to libraries, information services, and information studies. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration, or entry into a particular career. No specific related-career mappings are available here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Organising and working with information
- Supporting library and information services
- Finding, handling, and communicating information
- Applying structured approaches to information studies
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Library and Information Science
- SAQA ID
- 22400
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available information indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended intake.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection process.
- Ask the provider whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any replacement or successor qualification applies.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, workplace-based, or in-person requirements apply.
- Review the qualification details, fees, study mode, duration, and progression information directly with the provider before making a decision.