History of Family and Genealogical Methods - Certificate Programme content
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
Key information
- Complete part-time in one year
- Delivered online
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Online classes every second Thursday evening (6:30–9:00 PM)
- Additional online materials provided on alternate weeks
- Monthly double classes or seminars held in Dublin, Cork, Youghal, and Limerick
- Option to progress to the Diploma in Genealogy (NUI) and the MA History of Family here at UL
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Core modules
- History of Family I: Theory and Practice (HI2101) introduces students to key concepts, theories and methodologies in the history of family, underpinning future study with sound genealogical methods.
- Sources and methods for the History of Family (HI2131) explores key sources - and methods of locating and obtaining access to them - for the study of the history of family.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
Core modules
- History of Family II: Migration and Communities (HI2102) introduces concepts, sources and approaches to the study of family history, in the context of migratory patterns and community formation.
- Research Methods (HI2132) introduces key methods and approaches to the research of history of family to enable students to present their results in a constructive and positive environment.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules
