Master's Degree Programme in
Archival and Library Science (inter-university)
Enrolment from 2025/2026
Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-5 R (Library studies)

Venue:

Venice-Padua

Language:

Italian

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

The programme at a glance

1

you will acquire scientific expertise in managing both analogue and digital materials stored in archives, libraries, and documentation centres, whether historical or contemporary, public or private

2

you will explore the transmission, preservation, and treatment of archival and library materials. Theoretical, practical, and methodological courses will be enhanced by hands-on experience in both historical and contemporary archives and libraries

3

a curriculum split into two distinct branches (one for archivists and one for librarians) will equip you with the essential skills for professional development

After graduation

you can become an archivist for public or private institutions

you can pursue a career as a librarian in public or private organisations

you might find employment in cultural and publishing organizations that need library and archival knowledge or in museums within Italy and internationally, performing duties associated with improving bibliographic resources and managing metadata for artefacts and digital items

Contacts

Humanistic Campus

ADiSS - Humanistic Campus
Malcanton Marcorà [ITA], Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.umanistico@unive.it
Humanistic area internships: stage.areaumanistica@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campusumanistico@unive.it

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/fmr30