Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Local Family and Applied History is designed specifically for students who are interested in the pursuit of local, family and applied history for personal, community or professional reasons. It offers training in, for example, family and local history sources and approaches, heritage conservation, history and museums, monuments and memorials, oral history, and history in film. It also offers an opportunity to pursue professional development through work experience in an applied history area; locates local, family and applied history within broader practices in researching and presenting history; and introduces the wide variety of work opportunities - paid and voluntary - available to professional historians.
Pathways:
The Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History (GDLFAH) provides a good foundation for further study in history through the Master of History and, if 500 level units are included in a GDLFAH programme, they can be credited towards the Master of History.
GDLFAH can also provide a route to a Master of Philosophy degree or PhD.
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 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
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 direct 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 | GradDipLocFamAppHist | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| 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 direct 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 | Intensive mandatory 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 | 1. A candidate shall: (a) hold a degree of a university; or (b) hold a three-year diploma relevant to the award; or (c) have professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award. 2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator. |
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| Academic Colours |
White (BCC 1) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall:
(a) hold a degree of a university; or
(b) hold a three-year diploma relevant to the award; or
(c) have professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award.
2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 300 level or above.
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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| Listed Units | 30-48 cps |
| Elective Units | 0-18 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
Those who have a university degree and are interested in the pursuit of local, family and applied history for professional, community and/or personal reasons. It recognises that students come from diverse educational backgrounds and from varied experiences in the study and application of history, and offers them the opportunity to acquire professional skills as local, family and applied historians. There is a particular emphasis on enhancing students' knowledge of historical methods and sources, their ability to interpret and present history in a variety of forms, and their awareness of the range of environments in which historians work. |
| 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. 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 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 evidence, 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; their social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'; and their ethical responsibilities towards the members of the communities, families and organisations 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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