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
CSP (quotas apply)International
2013 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).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | AdvDipLocFamAppHist | |||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) / 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. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). 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 be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy) |
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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 be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
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.
| Course Aims |
The course recognises that there is a wide range of people from differing educational backgrounds who are interested in the pursuit of local, family and applied history as a cultural study in its own right, as a means of promoting community service or as a professional qualification. The popularity of family history on the internet and in television programs is a testament to this interest. This course caters for these students. It recognises their interests and wealth of experience, and aims to build on these in order to enhance their professional skills and the work opportunities available to them as qualified historians. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of history will be taught through unit materials, online discussions, guided readings, and directed learning activities. It will be assessed through different forms of assessment appropriate to the area of local, family or applied history being studied.
Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on assessment tasks throughout the course, and through their online and in class discussions and activities. They will practise these skills through their assignments and discussions. They will be assessed on their writing style, clarity of expression, development of ideas, referencing and ability to communicate the results of their study in a variety of written, oral and multi-media formats.
Global Perspectives
Students are required to evaluate developments in local, family and applied history in an international context, and to gain an appreciation of the ways in which local and family histories are influenced by national and international events. They are also introduced to the need to adopt transnational and multicultural approaches to their understanding of historical issues.
Information Literacy
Students are required to develop research skills in locating, collecting, referencing and evaluating relevant data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources and critically examine the evidence they offer. This involves them becoming familiar with a variety of media and learning how to document and interpret it.
Life-Long Learning
Through their participation throughout the course and the assessment tasks required of them, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to continue to research, evaluate, discuss and present historical issues. In particular, they will be exposed to the importance of historical imagination, intellectual curiosity and critical thinking as central tenets of good historical practice. The skills they acquire can be transferred to other disciplines and will be useful in a variety of professional and community settings.
Problem Solving
Students will be introduced to key problem-solving strategies used in history. They will then apply their information literacy skills to develop their own responses to particular problems in different environments, topics and issues. This will occur primarily through online discussions and through written and multi-media assessment tasks.
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as researchers to provide balanced and accurate research; they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'; and they have ethical responsibilities towards the members of the communities and families whose histories they are researching and presenting. Their awareness of these responsibilities will be assessed and taught through the activities assigned for assessment and through discussions in online postings.
Team Work
Local, family and applied history is often a collaborative enterprise. It involves working with and for communities, families, government and private organisations. This involves combining an understanding of social responsibility with the skills of teamwork. With this in mind, the course requires students to practise working collaboratively and networking effectively to solve problems and present results. This is achieved through the online discussions and the sharing of information and findings. In this environment students are required to take the initiative as well as assert their own values and opinions while respecting the values and contributions of others.
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