The Information Studies degree programme at Oulu University began in 1988. Those reading Information Studies as a main subject are aiming for an MA degree.
Further studies lead to a licentiate or a doctorate.
Students with Information Studies as a secondary subject are advised to complete the basic and subject-related studies. Lesser qualifications are not generally recognised by Finnish employers. The degree programme aims to prepare its graduates broadly for professions within information management. It is vital that students master the organisation and transmission of information and documents, in both printed and electronic form. Information service, guidance and user-training are included in most job descriptions, and knowledge of cultural matters is likely to be a requirement for work in municipal libraries.