Expand+CLOSING DATE 26 August 2022

How Do I Apply
To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application

On the 2nd ta...

Hide-CLOSING DATE 26 August 2022

How Do I Apply
To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application

On the 2nd tab Academic Level

Select the following options:

Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
Course Type: ACE Part-time Courses
Academic Programme: The course title you are applying for.

During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:

Birth Cert or Passport
Passport Photograph
English Language Test Report [if applicable]
50% of the fees will also be required to complete your application.

Expand+Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application.

Candidates would normally hold Leaving Certificate or FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent and/or hold relevant experience or demonstrate an interest in the ...

Hide-Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application.

Candidates would normally hold Leaving Certificate or FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent and/or hold relevant experience or demonstrate an interest in the area of genealogy studies

If the course is over-subscribed, candidates may be called for interview

English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score.

Candidates who successfully complete First Year may opt not to proceed to Second Year and may exit the programme with a Certificate in Genealogy.

Diploma programmes are offered subject to a minimum number of eligible applicants registering for the programme. Following completion of year 1 of this programme, should a sufficient number of eligible students not wish to progress form year 1 to year 2 of this programme as to make the year 2 viable, students will graduate with a certificate at that point. Programme viability is determined by reference to fee income and applicable costs in running the programme.

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The Diploma in Genealogy combines practical skills with portfolio based assessments designed to equip our learners with transferable skills aimed at genealogy, heritage and tourism employment. The course offers modules in genealogy, field...

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The Diploma in Genealogy combines practical skills with portfolio based assessments designed to equip our learners with transferable skills aimed at genealogy, heritage and tourism employment. The course offers modules in genealogy, fieldwork, collection care and portfolio building. The Diploma offers participants the opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary study of the past while developing genealogical research skills.

The Diploma in Genealogy (NFQ, Level 7), is a part-time course which runs over two years. Participants will complete five modules per academic year worth a combined 60 credits. This course is taught through a series of lectures and workshops.

Why Choose This Course
This course gives participants the opportunity to gain a university accreditation in genealogy. The genealogical research industry has experienced a boom in recent years and is continuing to grow as a result of developments in online research and the accessibility of resources. The Diploma is targeted at adult learners who may be returning to education and offers the opportunity to retrain, learn new skills and develop new career and employment opportunities within the genealogy industry.

Placement or Study Abroad Information
Voluntary placements exist for practice based work within Genealogy research centre.

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AD1031 Fieldwork in Genealogy (10 credits)
This module will engage students in fieldwork; the building blocks of genealogical practical research. Students will experience field work within both the urban and archival dimension and learn how ...

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AD1031 Fieldwork in Genealogy (10 credits)
This module will engage students in fieldwork; the building blocks of genealogical practical research. Students will experience field work within both the urban and archival dimension and learn how to capture data through digital photography, mapping and the paper record.

AD1895 Genealogy Sources (5 credits)
This module will describe genealogy source typology; the building blocks of genealogical research. Students will learn how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources inherent in genealogy study. The course will teach students how retrieve genealogy sources in digital formats. This module will engage students in direct contact with primary source material available in archives and local repositories. Students will learn how to decipher the past through correct application of genealogical sources both primary and secondary.

AD1897 Genealogy Portfolio (5 credits)
This will teach students how to contextualise family trees using a range of sources both traditional and digital in format. Students will learn how to read genealogical charts as also the principles of heraldry inherent in genealogical sources.

AD1898 Genealogical Record Keeping (5 credits)
This module will engage students in record keeping; the building blocks of genealogical written research. Students will learn how to compile genealogical records in journal, project, annotated reference methods and how to maintain a genealogical records over a period of time, in thematic contexts. Students will learn how to reference different sources academically over a range of differing style sheets inherent in genealogical study.

AD1899 Genealogy: Concepts and Strategies (5 credits)
This module will investigate the elements of Genealogy research. Students will learn about genealogical approaches to research, fieldworks, and historical sources. The course will consider the changing issues surrounding access to genealogical research and will examine varying approaches required for the genealogy essential toolkit in the twenty-first century. Students will learn how to evaluate core issues inherent in using a wide variety of sources. Students will also engage in relevant activities, such as history society activities, museum outings, and extra-curricular activities within a genealogical remit.

YEAR 2
AD2827 Dissertation (10 credits)
This module will investigate the elements of Genealogy research. Students will contextualise genealogical approaches to research, fieldworks and historical sources. The changing issues surrounding access to genealogical research will be considered. Students will learn how to plan and evaluate core issues inherent in using a wide variety of sources.

AD2846 Genealogy Sources & Techniques (5 credits)
This module will describe genealogy source typology; the building blocks of genealogical research. Students will learn how to differentiate between primary and secondary sources inherent in genealogy study. The course will teach students how retrieve genealogy sources in digital formats. This module will engage students in direct contact with primary source material available in archives and local repositories. Students will learn how to decipher the past through correct application of genealogical sources both primary and secondary.

AD2858 Genealogy Contextualisation (5 credits)
Students will learn how to generate and contextualise genealogical information using a range of templates. Students will learn to gather the material necessary to build upon their literature review and methodological work in order to better contextualise their genealogical research using a variety of computer packages in Microsoft Office.

AD2859 Advanced Genealogical Case Studies (5 credits)
This module will engage students in record keeping; the building blocks of genealogical written research. Students will learn how to compile genealogical records in journal, project, and annotated reference methods and how to maintain genealogical records over a period of time, thematic contexts. Students will learn how to reference different sources academically over a range of differing style sheets inherent in genealogical study.

AD2860 The Literature of Genealogy (5 credits)
This module will engage students in a review of the literature of their dissertation case study, so as to provide the building blocks of genealogical practical research. The module will examine material from myriad genres, to include history, geography, folklore, politics, religion and local and regional studies, as appropriate to each individual case study.