MASTER'S PROGRAM IN ARCHIVAL STUDIES (RESEARCH ORIENTATION)

Issued pursuant to Decision No. 1480/QD-XHNV dated March 19, 2026, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Some information about the training program

- Program name:

+ Vietnamese: Archival Studies

+ English: Archival Science

- Name of the training program:

+ Vietnamese: Archival Studies

+ English: Archival Science

- Training program code: 8320303

- Language of instruction:Vietnamese

- Standard training duration:2 years

- Name of the degree awarded after graduation:

+ Vietnamese: Master of Archival Studies

+ English: The Degree of Master in Archival Science

2. Objectives of the training program:

2.1. General Objectives

The Master's program in Archival Studies aims to provide students with a comprehensive system of in-depth knowledge and modern approaches to archival studies; to develop their capacity for analyzing, organizing, managing, preserving, exploiting, and promoting the value of archival documents in the context of digital transformation and international integration.

2.2. Specific Objectives   

- Specific Objective 1(O1): The training program is designed to enhance the in-depth knowledge system of the Archival Studies major, including theoretical and methodological foundations, while also updating contemporary issues in the field of archival studies.

- Specific Objective 2(O2): The training program helps learners improve their professional skills and practical expertise so that they can work effectively in a digital archiving and international integration environment.

- Specific Objective 3(O3): The training program aims to help learners improve themselves and spread the values ​​of archival documents and the archival profession through self-reliance in learning and practice; adherence to professional ethics and social responsibility; proactive participation in activities promoting the value of documents, communication and education; consulting on professional improvement and contributing to raising community awareness of the role of archives in governance and sustainable development.

3. Admission Information

3.1. Admission method:The admission process follows the regulations of Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi).

3.2. Eligibility Criteria

3.2.1. Regarding qualifications

- Must have graduated from university with a GPA of "good" or higher (or equivalent qualification or higher) in a relevant field or have published scientific papers related to the field of application. If the candidate needs to take supplementary courses, they must complete them before applying.

- Diplomas issued by foreign educational institutions must undergo recognition procedures in accordance with the current regulations of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

3.2.2. Regarding foreign language proficiency

Possess foreign language proficiency (in one of the following languages: English, French, German, Russian, or Chinese) meeting the requirements of the training program at level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam. Foreign language proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the following diplomas or certificates:

- A university degree or higher in a foreign language; or a university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in a foreign language;

- A university degree or higher awarded by Vietnam National University, Hanoi, within the last two years, where the program's output meets the requirements of level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam;

- A foreign language certificate equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam; or equivalent, valid for 2 years from the date of the foreign language exam to the date of registration for the master's program, issued by institutions accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The head of the training unit or the Rector of the University of Foreign Languages ​​will assess and be responsible for the authenticity of foreign language certificates issued by foreign organizations before recognizing their equivalence.

Applicants who are foreign citizens and register for master's programs taught in Vietnamese must have a Vietnamese language proficiency level of 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners, or have graduated from a university (or equivalent qualification) where the training program is taught in Vietnamese; and meet the requirements for a second foreign language as stipulated by the training program (if any).

3.2.3. Other conditions

- Has a clean personal record and is not currently under criminal investigation.

- I am healthy enough to study.

- Meet other requirements of VNU.

3.3. List of suitable industries

- This field is in the same group as Archival Studies.

- The field of study is defined in the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

- For cases where there are no established training program standards for the corresponding field or group of disciplines, the specialized unit must have a scientific and practical basis, determined by the Scientific and Training Council of the specialized unit and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, to identify the discipline with the closest professional foundation to the training program and determine the corresponding supplementary courses (if needed); report to VNU before enrollment and be responsible for this professional evaluation.

3.4. Projected enrollment size

- According to the quotas granted annually by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (expected to be 10-15 students per year).

- The detailed admission plan is implemented according to the Admission Regulations, the annual postgraduate admission guidelines of VNU, and the admission scheme of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities approved by VNU (if any).

PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. Knowledge Output Standards

PLO 1.Analyze theoretical and practical issues in your professional field based on knowledge of philosophical worldview and methodology.

PLO 2.To be able to apply the meaning and value of basic research approaches, theories, and methods in the social sciences and humanities.

PLO 3.Explaining theoretical and practical issues in the field of archival studies.

PLO 4.Propose solutions to improve and enhance the quality of archiving activities in agencies, organizations, and businesses.

2. Skill Output Standards

PLO 5.Designing a scientific and efficient management system for the archiving operations of agencies, organizations, and businesses, integrated with digital technology and the ability to use a foreign language at level B2, equivalent to the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework used in Vietnam, as stipulated by the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

PLO 6.Managing databases and archived documents to meet the exploitation requirements of agencies, organizations, businesses, and the needs of society.

PLO 7.Creating and disseminating knowledge based on research and systematizing theoretical and practical issues in archival studies.

3. Output standards regarding autonomy and responsibility.

PLO 8.Adapt, self-direct, and guide research activities in archival studies.

PLO 9.Propose the implementation of archiving activities in agencies, organizations, and businesses.

4. Job positions that students can take on after graduation.

- Leaders of sectoral management agencies such as the Archives Department under the Central Party Office, and the State Archives and Records Department.

- Holding leadership positions in central and provincial-level archival institutions.

- Responsible for document management and archiving in ministerial-level agencies and People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities.

- To organize and be responsible for managing specialized archives, technical archives, and archives of large economic corporations, organizations, and businesses.

- Teaching specialized subjects at the college and university levels.

- Participate in managing research facilities, organizing and conducting research on topics related to archiving and archival documents.

5. Opportunities for further learning and professional development after graduation.

- Capable of self-learning and independent research on theoretical and practical issues related to archival studies.

- There are opportunities to pursue higher education (doctorate) in fields related to archival studies and history, becoming experts and scientists in their trained areas.

PART III: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT

Note:One credit is equivalent to 50 hours of student-standard learning, including time spent observing lectures, guided lessons, self-study, research, experiences, and participating in tests and assessments; for classroom teaching activities, one credit requires a minimum of 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical work, experiments, and discussions, with one classroom hour counted as 50 minutes.

(1): Theory

(2): Practice, Experiment, Discussion

(3): Internship, Research, Self-study with assessment