University of Tasmania
0.5 to 2 years
Discover how to research and tell your family's stories using historical records, archives, and creative techniques. This online certificate is perfect for anyone interested in genealogy, family heritage, or understanding how historical events shaped their ancestors' lives.
Domestic applicants must meet one of the General Entry Requirements of the University of Tasmania, such as completion of Secondary School (or equivalent), previous Higher Education study, or previous VET/TAFE study. Applicants with work and life experience but without formal qualifications may be eligible through a personal competency statement. International applicants must also meet equivalent entry requirements. All students require regular access to a desktop computer and the internet.
The course comprises four units (50 credit points total) covering: Introduction to Family History - learning to plan and accurately record family history using research principles; Writing Family History - developing skills to write compelling ancestor stories; Place, Image, Object - using material culture, homes, gardens and inherited items to research and communicate family history; Convict Ancestors - exploring convict, prison and court records; The Family Photo Essay - creating visual narratives combining words and images; The Family Saga - understanding literary forms for multi-generational storytelling; Oral History - learning the role of oral history in family narratives; Families and War - researching military ancestors and war records; and Migrant Families - tracing migration journeys to and from Australia and New Zealand.
The University of Tasmania offers specialized expertise through historians specializing in Australian, British, European and Asian histories. The course is taught by leading experts in family history research and provides structured pathways with articulation into the Diploma of Family History. The university's flexible online delivery and support services ensure accessible, quality education for students from diverse backgrounds.
Graduates can pursue careers as genealogists, family history researchers, heritage consultants, archivists, museum professionals, or historical writers. The skills developed enable individuals to work in cultural institutions, heritage organizations, or establish independent family history research services. The certificate articulates into the Diploma of Family History for further specialization and career advancement in heritage and historical research fields.
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