The Doctor of Information Science (DInfSc) at Robert Gordon University is a practitioner-focused doctoral degree designed for experienced professionals in information and knowledge management. This postgraduate qualification offers a distinct pathway for those seeking to make an original contribution to professional practice through applied research. You will engage with critical areas such as Information Governance, Information Literacies, and Information Technologies, developing advanced research skills and specialist subject knowledge to enhance policies and practices in modern information science.
This doctoral programme is studied full-time on campus over three years, comprising 60 credits of taught modules and a substantial doctoral dissertation of approximately 60,000 words. You will select taught modules, with guidance from your supervisor, to consolidate your expertise, and these can be studied online via the university's Moodle platform. You will graduate with a deep understanding of research methodologies and a significant body of original work, prepared for leadership roles in information management and strategic development within your professional field.