Community and Family History DipHE
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Overview
Are you interested in family and community history? This course is inspired by the belief that a study of local history can bind together old and new inhabitants. You will use the regional history of southern England to provide a way into the history of wider national and international events. Family history research and autobiographical/biographical approaches allow you to explore your own personal and family history as well as other places and groups.
Course duration
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 4-6 years
UCAS code apply direct to the university.
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Course content
Areas of study
In year 1 you will learn about studying family history; emigration and immigration in family history; studying community history and politics and change in southern England 1800-2000. The Study Skills module introduces some of the core skills necessary for academic study at a higher level.
Although the DipHE course runs over two years, you can enrol for a Certificate in HE (CertHE) which will consist of any six of the family and community history modules. This flexibility makes the course an ideal choice for anyone who is considering university study but who is not able to commit to a full programme immediately.
The course is delivered through seminars and lectures.
Syllabus
Year 1
Studying Family History
Family and Community Migrations
Studying Community History
Social and Political Change in Southern England, 1800-2000
Approaches to Learning
Subject Approaches and PracticesYear 2
Oral History
Life Writing
Personal Histories
Popular Culture and Leisure in Southern England from 1800 to the present
Languages and Literature
Research project
Community Participation and Development
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyUCAS tariff:
160 points, from a minimum of one 12-unit or two 6-unit qualifications. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff score.International Baccalaureate:
24 points, specified subjects.QAA-approved access course:
pass.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
This course is of interest for those who are interested in working in local history collections in public libraries (with appropriate additional professional qualifications), and non-curatorial roles in museums or heritage attractions.
Successful completion of the course may mean that you can progress to a top-up honours degree. From there you would be able to move onto postgraduate studies in librarianship, museum studies or further historical study.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
DipHE Community and Family History [U2FA001] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 10,500 GBP