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Community and Family History
DipHE

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 2 years

    Part-time: 4-6 years

    UCAS code apply direct to the university.

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    UCAS 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.

  • 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 Practices

    Year 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

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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

  • Location

    Location Help Hastings

    Our Hastings campus is in the city centre, just three minutes south of the station and about the same distance from the seafront and the shopping district. It is a small and friendly campus of about 700 students.

    Living in Hastings

    The historic town of Hastings has been described as the south coast’s best kept secret. The town combines natural beauty with an exciting cultural centre and close knit student community.

    Social scene

    The up-and-coming social scene has seen a rise in pubs and bars opening in the town centre. From the quaint taverns in the old town to the slick town centre bars, there is something to suit every taste.

    Arts

    Hastings has a long established thriving art community with a large number of small galleries and art groups. The Electric Palace cinema in the Old Town is a small, independent cinema that also runs the annual ’Shot by the Sea’ film festival.

    Sports

    Alongside the university-run sports clubs, Hastings offers local sports clubs you can join, including football, rugby and netball. Or make the most of the location and take part in rowing, sailing and wind-surfing.

  • 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.

    Visit the careers service website.

Application process
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08456 020607
Email hastingsinfo@brighton.ac.uk

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