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Study Details:
This postgraduate course is for anyone with an interest and some experience in genealogy and related subjects. You may wish to study the field in more detail or use it in your career. It’s of particular interest for:
archivists
lawyers & paralegals
geographers
land agents
heritage sector staff
historians
librarians
museum staff
records agents
It's also suitable for those who are interested in:
developing, evaluating or refreshing their expertise in genealogy, records, archives, documents, palaeography and heraldry
advancing their academic and professional achievement in these subjects
gaining a deeper, more critical understanding of the field, its literature and professional practice
providing more expert knowledge and advisory capacity to employers and members of the public, such as in Family History Centres
Normally, a degree or similar evidence of study skills is required however non-standard educational or professional qualifications will also be considered. Some experience in genealogical (or other relevant) research is also required.
The Centre for Lifelong Learning offers a number of eight-week courses available both online and on campus. These are intended to provide the basic skills and knowledge required to facilitate progression to the Postgraduate Certificate/Part-time MSc Year 1. Successful completion of one or more of these courses may serve as evidence of the necessary study skills and/or relevant genealogical experience.
Job titles include:
Intelligence Officer
Professional Genealogist
Researcher
Tutor
University Academic
Employers include:
APS Group
Beith Historical Society
National Wildlife Crime Unit
Victoria University
Who What Where Research
PGCert:
Professional Practice & Methodologies
Repositories, Geography & Administration
Civil & Church Records
Family History Studies & Overseas Records
Property, Law & Inheritance
Heraldry & Latin
PGDip:
Genealogy, Heraldry & Social History 2
Methods of Professional Enquiry & Project
Documents, Palaeography & Research Studies
MSc:
Professional Enquiry & Development Leading to a Dissertation
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