Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History
Armidale Regional Council, Australia
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History at The University of New England (UNE) develops practical skills in researching, interpreting and presenting historical information, focusing on local and family histories. It combines theory with hands-on activities, work with historical sources and environments, and builds critical thinking, research methods and communication. The course encourages exploring personal and community histories and applying history to real-world contexts.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as heritage officer, museum curator, local history researcher, archivist, genealogy researcher, community heritage coordinator, public historian, working in museums, heritage organizations, archives, local government, community projects.
The Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History is designed for those interested in exploring history at a practical level. It helps students develop skills in researching, interpreting, and presenting historical information, focusing especially on local and family histories. The program emphasizes applying historical knowledge to real-world contexts, making it useful for people who want to deepen their understanding of their own communities or pursue careers related to heritage, museums, or local history projects.
This program combines theoretical learning with hands-on activities, allowing students to engage directly with historical sources and environments. It aims to build skills in critical thinking, research methods, and communication, preparing students for work or further study in history-related fields. The course also encourages exploring personal and community histories, helping students connect their learning to their own backgrounds and surroundings, making history relevant and meaningful to everyday life.
