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History of Family and Genealogical Methods - Certificate Entry requirements

Advance your interest in family history research and genealogy with University of Limerick’s Certificate in History of Family and Genealogical Methods.

Key information

EU fees per year €900
Non-EU fees per year €2,100
NFQ Level NFQ Level 6
Duration One year
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
Award Certificate
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Requirements 

  • Applications are welcome from mature students (typically aged 23+ on January 1st of the year of registration). 
  • Applicants should have basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Word) and be confident using the internet for research. 
  • Each applicant is assessed individually based on academic qualifications, work experience, motivation, and potential. 

Other entry considerations

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students

International study visas

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa.   

Checklist of documents

  • *Academic transcripts and certificates
    • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
  • Copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
  • Copy of your CV 

English language

Guidelines on completing your application  

  • To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
    • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
    • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
  • *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 
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