Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History

The University of New England

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. You will receive a solid foundation in the origins, current state, and future of history as one of the oldest academic and popular disciplines. You will examine the foundations of history in the ancient world the development of medieval and early-modern conceptions of history and history in its many modern forms. You will learn about the evolution of local, family and applied history and have the opportunity to develop skills required to investigate and interpret heritage sites, memorials, material culture, museums and oral history interviews and have the opportunity to undertake work experience as a professional historian.