- Demonstrate a thorough grounding in and knowledge of the principles underlying the theory and practice of the care and management of archives in all formats.
- Identify responses and solutions to issues and contribute towards the effective management of the archives in which they work through policy writing and the strategic development of core services in the archives in which they work.
- Identify with the national and international community of and archivists and record keepers.
- Recognise the impact of archives and records on wider society.
- Relate archival practices in a specific context to wider international frameworks and best practice.
- Understand the specific historic, administrative and legal context of records and archives, and the relevance to these of national and international legislative provision and standards.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
The Certificate in Archives Management programme is aimed at individuals employed in archive services in the public or private sector who wish to acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to contribute to the successful management of the archives in all formats in their employing institutions and to select, curate and ensure access to the historic and future memory they contain.
The programme is based on the conception of the archivist as serving both their own organisation and wider society, informed in terms of adherence to international best practice and national legislation, creative in the delivery of services, sensitive to the balancing of access and privacy considerations, and dynamic in relation to technological change. This programme has a practical focus with the assessment supporting students to apply their learning in order to identify issues in their own workplace and develop specific solutions and responses to those. Many of the classes are shared with students taking the MA in Archives and Records Management, enabling Certificate students to participate in the wider Archivistics community in the School of History.
The programme’s learning environment comprises lectures, seminars, field trips and practitioner visits enabling the application of knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to practical issues specifically within each student’s employing organisation.
Teaching, learning and assessment is based on enabling students to complete assignments, reflect on archival practices in their own organisation and relate that specific context to wider international frameworks and best practice.
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Modules below must be taken over two years. |
ARCV30730 | Arranging & Describing Archives | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Modules below must be taken over two years. |
ARCV30770 | Archives looking out | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Modules below must be taken over two years. |
ARCV30760 | Preserving & Acquiring Archives | Spring | 5 |
Archives Management (Z170) Part Time
EU fee per credit - € 235.2
nonEU fee per credit - € 376.7
***Fees are subject to change
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
The Certificate is aimed at individuals already working with records or archives in their employing organisations who are seeking to acquire and develop knowledge of professional best practice in core areas of archives or records management.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Archives Management:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU | Z170 Archives Management Professional Certificate |
Commencing 2024/2025 September | Undergraduate Cert and Diploma | Closed |
* you can change options at the top of the page