The Diploma in Librarianship is offered by the Department of Librarianship, Archives and Records. The diploma offers professional librarians specialised further education in librarianship. The diploma is open to candidates who hold a professional qualification in librarianship and a bachelors degree. In special circumstances applicants without formal qualifications may be admitted. The course may be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.