Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Archives and Records Management

The D/CPS: ARM aims to provide a thorough grounding in, and a broad perspective view of the theory and practice of archives and records management, chiefly for those already in the workplace. Students are typically working within local government or specialist repositories. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery. The D/CPS ARM is a practically-based undergraduate level programme by distance learning which allows anyone currently working in archives and records management access to university-based training and education. It is not a full professional qualification in archives and records management but provides professional development for those for whom the postgraduate programmes are unsuitable. The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in archives and records management. Core modules are designed to cover the broad principles of archives, records management and preservation, and to demonstrate how these may be practically applied in the workplace. Specialist modules enable the selection of further study areas of particular relevance to the student. One of the DCPS ARM students from the USA receiving her award from Pro-Vice Chancellor Gaskell in 2005 There is no programme like this available in the US. Completing the programme has given me the chance to learn more about archives. It has been fantastic. - Shari L Jackson, Coca Cola Archives It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module workpackages and submit assignments. It is suitable for those based in: To date, candidates have been based in a wide range of organisations including: Candidates working primarily in records management might more appropriately apply to theD/CPS Records and Information Management programme. To be accepted on to the programme candidates need

Diploma/Certificate in Professional Studies: Archives and Records Management The D/CPS: ARM aims to provide a thorough grounding in, and a broad perspective view of the theory and practice of archives and records management, chiefly for those already in the workplace. Students are typically working within local government or specialist repositories. Here you can find detailed information about the programme, which has recently been updated in terms of materials, content and mode of delivery. Introduction The D/CPS ARM is a practically-based undergraduate level programme by distance learning which allows anyone currently working in archives and records management access to university-based training and education. It is not a full professional qualification in archives and records management but provides professional development for those for whom the postgraduate programmes are unsuitable. The programme enables participants to gain or develop knowledge and skills in archives and records management. Core modules are designed to cover the broad principles of archives, records management and preservation, and to demonstrate how these may be practically applied in the workplace. Specialist modules enable the selection of further study areas of particular relevance to the student. One of the DCPS ARM students from the USA receiving her award from Pro-Vice Chancellor Gaskell in 2005 There is no programme like this available in the US. Completing the programme has given me the chance to learn more about archives. It has been fantastic. - Shari L Jackson, Coca Cola Archives Programme requirements It is important that all students on the programme have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience required to be in a position to complete the module workpackages and submit assignments. Who is the programme suitable for? It is suitable for those based in: Local authority archives Museums Libraries Special collections Business archives Charitable archives Specialist archives T

UK students: £750 per module

UK/Home: £750 per module

September 2026

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