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Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies MSc/PgDip/PgCert

UK

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What will I learn?

Gain a grounding in the theory and practice of genealogical research, records, archives and heraldry focus on the sources available to genealogists and family historians study online by distance learning developed by academics and genealogy professionals to provide a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of genealogical research, family history, records, archives and heraldry. This postgraduate course is for anyone with an interest and some experience in genealogy and related subjects. You may wish to study the field in more detail or use it in your career. Youll focus on the sources available to genealogists and family historians. Youll also gain the knowledge, skills and techniques to operate as a professional genealogist in a variety of settings.

Which department am I in?

Strathclyde Institute of Education

Study options

Online/Distance (3 years)

Tuition fees
£4,043.00 (4,40,510) per year
Three-year version – Year 1 and 2: £4,043 each year, Three-year version – Year 3: £2,730. PgCert: £732 per 10 credits, PgDiploma: £1,464 per 20 credits.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Online/Distance (18 months)

Tuition fees
£8,138.00 (8,86,686) per year
Full-time, 18 months: £10,868 (Year 1: £8,138, Dissertation: £2,730). PgCert: £732 per 10 credits, PgDiploma: £1,464 per 20 credits.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

PgCert: Normally a degree or similar evidence of study skills is required however non-standard educational or professional qualifications will be considered, particularly the Open Studies Certificate in Genealogical Studies offered by the University. Some experience in genealogical (or other relevant) research is also required. PgDip: Entry is normally by successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate. MSc: Entry to the part-time MSc by dissertation is by successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma and invitation. Entry to the full-time MSc requires an undergraduate degree and some experience in genealogical (or other relevant) research. The course is delivered online, so you will require computer access at home. You should be familiar with the use of computers in genealogy and the course is standardised on Microsoft Windows. You will also need to subscribe to or pay for certain online databases and services. Our current standard requirements are 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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