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Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies
This postgraduate course is for anyone with an existing 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,…
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This postgraduate course is for anyone with an existing 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 achievemtn 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
Getting in
As the university states it
PgCert: Normally a degree or similar evidence of study skills is required however non-standard educational or professional qualifications will be considered, particularly the Open Studies Certificate in Genealogical Studies offered by the University. Some experience in genealogical (or other relevant) research is also required. PgDip: Entry is normally by successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate. MSc: Entry to the part-time MSc by dissertation is by successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma and invitation. Entry to the full-time MSc requires an undergraduate degree and some experience in genealogical (or other relevant) research. The course is delivered online, so you will require computer access at home. You should be familiar with the use of computers in genealogy and the course is standardised on Microsoft Windows. You will also need to subscribe to or pay for certain online databases and services.
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