Diploma of Family History
Hobart, Australia
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Diploma of Family History at The University of Tasmania teaches genealogy methods, archival research, and use of digital resources to help you uncover ancestors. You’ll learn to collect, analyze and organize historical records, craft narrative histories, and develop research skills, critical thinking and practical research training. Suitable for beginners and hobbyists.
Career Outcomes: You can apply skills to roles such as genealogist, family history researcher, archive assistant, records manager, heritage researcher, museum research officer, community historian, or genealogy consultant. Skills support work in history, local studies, education, digital archiving, and freelance ancestry research, tracing, storytelling, and data management.
The Diploma of Family History is designed for those interested in uncovering their ancestors and learning how to research family backgrounds. The program covers a wide range of topics, including genealogy methods, the use of archives, and understanding historical records. It offers practical skills that help students develop confidence in collecting, analyzing, and organizing family information. The course focuses on both the technical aspects of family history research and the storytelling part, helping students piece together their ancestors' lives in a compelling way.
Students will also explore the historical context behind the records they find, giving them a broader understanding of the times their ancestors lived in. The program encourages critical thinking and research skills, making it suitable for beginners as well as those wanting to deepen their existing knowledge. Through this course, learners gain insight into different research techniques and tools, including digital resources and traditional archives. The diploma aims to support students in building a solid foundation for family history research, whether they want to pursue it as a hobby or develop a more professional understanding of genealogy.
