Overview 2021
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Diploma of Family History graduate Ros Escott chose to explore the turbulent history of an iconic Australian family, the Wentworths.
The Diploma of Family History is fully online and consists of eight units that each runs for eight weeks. You can study at your own pace – all you need is regular access to a computer and the internet.
Specialisations include how to research, write, and creatively collate and communicate family history. You will develop skills to identify, analyse and interpret historical information from a range of family history sources.
Our students receive free access to Ancestry.com Library Edition and the British Newspaper Archive. You can access billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, and other resources that span from the 1500s to the 2000s.
You will share your research and learning journey with a supportive online community of family history enthusiasts and our expert staff.
Career outcomes
While many of our students have (or had) careers in a wide range of fields, completing a Diploma of Family History helps develop skills and knowledge in the following areas that are applicable to a range of occupations, hobbies and interests:
- family history and genealogical research
- creative writing
- non-fiction writing
- cultural and/or heritage tourism
- local and regional museums
- history and heritage consultancies
- local and community history organisations
- adult education
- archives and library information systems
Course structure
Entry requirements
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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