Diploma in Genealogy

Genealogy offers more than just names on a tree—it offers stories, surprises, and a few odd spellings along the way. This Diploma in Genealogy walks you through the process of researching your past, from exploring your reasons to digging through records that may finally explain Great-Aunt Maureen’s secret.

You’ll learn modern methods for tracing ancestry, understand where to start your search, and find out how to follow the threads with logic rather than luck. Whether it’s out of curiosity or a quest for family clarity, this course lays it out in a way that even your great-grandparents would approve.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the value and purpose behind genealogical research.
• Understand where and how to begin ancestral discovery.
• Explore techniques used in modern family history searches.
• Examine key sources and databases for record tracing.
• Learn methods for verifying and organising your findings.
• Gain structured awareness of documenting and concluding research.

Who is this Course For:

• Hobbyists curious about tracing their ancestral history.
• Local historians exploring lineage-based community stories.
• Writers building narratives with factual family backgrounds.
• Educators using genealogy for student research topics.
• Librarians assisting public genealogy enquiries.
• Archivists wanting structured methods for record support.
• Individuals preserving family records for future generations.
• Anyone curious about connecting generations with accuracy.

Career Path:

• Genealogist (Freelance/Private) – £20,000 to £35,000 per year
• Historical Research Assistant – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
• Archive Technician – £21,000 to £29,000 per year
• Heritage Officer – £25,000 to £38,000 per year
• Local History Librarian – £26,000 to £35,000 per year
• Family History Writer/Consultant – £24,000 to £34,000 per year