Course Level
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History
Have you traced your family tree and been bitten by the history bug? You’re not alone. With so many online resources now available, interest in local and family research has exploded. So why not turn your hard-earned research skills into a formal qualification with an Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History. When you study this course you will have the opportunity to acquire the specific skills and knowledge required to investigate, interpret and present histories to a professional standard, utilise different sources and media, and engage a variety of different audiences. When you successfully complete the advanced diploma you will receive credit towards higher qualifications, such as the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice, if you wish to pursue further studies.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Online Campus | Online/Off-campus - 1.5 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | 65 |
Structure
72 credit points
Subjects
- Archaeology: Principles and Practices
- What is History?
- The Historian
- Colonial Australia
- Modern Australia
- The Craft of Academic Writing
- Local and Community History
- The Family in History
- Making Museums Digital
- Waking the Dead: Death, Burials and Memorials
- Heritage Conservation
- History and Museums
- Oral History
- Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1988
- Research and Professional Practice Project
- Researching and Applying History
- Researching the Past in the Digital Age
Entry requirements
- Entry is based on recent secondary, higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.