Diploma in Arts (Folklore and Heritage of the North West)

Course details

This diploma programme will provide participants with an awareness of, and a critical approach to, a wide range of historical evidence in the North West region.

Participants will develop a range of skills that will enable you to trace your family history, learn about lore, life & mythology in the region, and stimulate you in themes of local history & archaeology. The programme will introduce participants to a wide variety of primary sources & other materials, utilised in researching folklore, genealogy, local history & archaeology. Students will be exposed to a range of innovative teaching and learning strategies, including fieldwork and experience, all of which is delivered by experts in the subject areas. The course comprises of 6 modules . There is no written examination as all modules are assessed either by assignment/small project etc

There are six modules on offer within the diploma structure. Students are required to complete 3 modules each year.

Participants who do not want to complete assessments for Diploma Level 7 can complete this programme on an 'Audit Basis' whereby participants can attend some or all modules that they have a keen interest in. Modules can be paid for separately in advance. Please contact the Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) for more details on this option.

Modules:

Family and Genealogy

Myths & Legends of the North West

Archaeology of the North West

Introduction to Local History

Folklore and Folk life

Pre-Famine & Famine Times in the North West

3 modules are available each year: October - May

A number of field trips are scheduled throughout both years, designed to complement each module. Click on the link below to see photos of one of our field trips from this course.