MA Archival Science and Documentology

MA Archival Science and Documentology – Alma Mater Europaea University

The Master’s programme in Archival Science and Documentology at Alma Mater Europaea University (AMEU) is a two-year, second-cycle degree programme offered in Ljubljana, with the possibility of attending lectures in Maribor subject to sufficient interest. Delivered in English according to the supplied programme summary, the programme consists of four semesters and carries 120 ECTS credits. It focuses on archival science, records management, digital preservation, documentary heritage and the professional organisation and protection of information.

Programme Overview and Learning Outcomes

The programme combines archival theory, documentology, information organisation, legal aspects of records management and research methodology. Students develop advanced knowledge of the creation, appraisal, arrangement, protection and use of archival and documentary materials.

It emphasises the management of documents throughout their life cycle, including their authenticity, accessibility, security and long-term preservation. Students learn to evaluate archival systems and address complex professional challenges involving both physical and electronic records.

Digital Archives and Information Management

The programme examines how digital transformation influences modern archival and records management practices. Students study electronic documents, digital archives, information organisation and the long-term preservation of digital materials.

They develop competencies in managing documentation across physical and digital environments, assessing preservation procedures and understanding legal and professional responsibilities associated with protecting archival information.

Study Structure and Practical Training

The programme is delivered part-time using a hybrid learning model. Lectures can be attended in person in Ljubljana, in Maribor where sufficient interest exists, or online through Zoom. Lectures are generally scheduled in the afternoon and recorded for later access through the university’s e-classroom.

Practical classes require mandatory physical attendance and cannot be completed remotely. Study obligations are generally organised once or twice per week.

The curriculum combines compulsory and elective subjects, project assignments and independent research. Students complete the programme by fulfilling all academic requirements and preparing a Master’s thesis.

Admission Requirements

The programme is intended for graduates of social sciences, humanities, information science, library science, administrative studies, organisational studies and business-related disciplines.

Candidates from other academic backgrounds may also be considered. Depending on their previous qualifications, the relevant academic committee may require supplementary study obligations before enrolment.

Career Opportunities and Professional Development

Graduates are prepared for professional opportunities in public and private archives, records management services, government administration, museums, libraries, galleries, universities, research institutions, healthcare organisations and businesses managing extensive documentary collections.

Potential professional responsibilities include archival management, digitisation, records appraisal, document preservation, information organisation, archival systems development and research.

Tuition Fees and Study Information

The stated tuition fee is €6,600 per year for all nationalities, based on the university’s 2025/26 tuition fee information.

The programme lasts two years, carries 120 ECTS credits and leads to the professional qualification Master of Archival Science and Documentology.