Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History
Why study the Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History at UNE?
This course provides an opportunity for people interested in local, family and applied history to pursue formal studies in their areas of interest and to acquire qualifications as historians. The focus is on learning and practicing the specific skills and knowledge required to research, interpret and present histories that meet professional standards, utilise different sources and media, and engage a variety of different audiences.
Course content includes introductions to the history and nature of history; the evolution of local, family and applied history; the development of skills to research and interpret heritage sites, memorials, material culture, museums and oral history interviews; the importance of national and international perspectives; and opportunities for work experiences as professional historians.
Successful completion of the course entitles students to advanced standing in the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice where students can do more history units and pursue other areas of study.
Career Opportunities
UNE local, family and applied history awards are well established and well recognised in providing skills and experience suited to paid and volunteer work in the following areas:
cultural and heritage tourism; family and history organisations and activities; family history and genealogy; history and heritage consultancies; local and community history research and writing; local council planning and heritage; local museums; teaching history.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | AdvDipLocFamAppHist | |||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a diploma of the university, or an equivalent qualification; or (b) have satisfied the school by means or qualification and /or relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course). A candidate may be granted advanced standing for a unit passed at this or another institution which has a reasonable degree of correspondence to one of the units listed in Rule 2. Not more than 36 credit points of advanced standing may be granted. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a diploma of the university or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or relevant work experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course).
A candidate may be granted advanced standing for a unit passed at this or another institution which has a reasonable degree of correspondence to one of the units listed in the program of study. Not more than 36 credit points of advanced standing may be granted.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points with not more than 30 credit points at 100-level and at least 42 credit points at 200 or 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 30-48 cps |
| Elective Units | 0-18 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.