Overview

This Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies course at the University of Strathclyde has been 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. You may wish to study the field in more detail or use it in your career. Study online by distance learning.

There's no formal exam for any of our courses. Individual results are based on continuous assessment with tutor support and feedback.

Careers

Job titles include:

Intelligence Officer

Professional Genealogist

Researcher

Tutor

University Academic

Employers include:

APS Group

Beith Historical Society

National Wildlife Crime Unit

Victoria University

Who What Where Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice & Methodologies

Repositories, Geography & Administration

Civil & Church Records

Family History Studies & Overseas Records

Property, Law & Inheritance

Heraldry & Latin

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Application deadline: one month prior to course start date

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Postgraduate Certificate - 60

Postgraduate Diploma - 120

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 will normally follow successful completion of the PgCert/Part-time MSc Year 1.

MSc: You require to complete the PgDip/Part-time MSc Year 2 at an appropriate level before being allowed to continue on to the third year of the part-time MSc. Direct entry to the third year of the part-time MSc is not available.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11810 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11810 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Three-year version – Year 1 and 2: £4,393 each year

Three-year version – Year 3: £2,967

PgCert: £836 per 10 credits

PgDip: £1,671 per 20 credits

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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