Researching Local History Level 3

Course code: ABC1156

Explore how to research your local history, from home!

Outline the key elements of local history
Show where local history sits within the broader field
Understand how local history is written
Explain how to use archives and data sources
Outline methods for publication
Develop your ability to think critically
Provide an understanding of the basic skills involved in historical study
Provide a solid foundation for more advanced study

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This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free.

All of the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you a full years’ worth of support and advice to help get you through your course!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Researching Local History Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

What is Local History

Clarify what local history is
Ways in which people get involved with local history
Local history and its significance to the broader field
State of military technology pre-war

Unit 2

Using Sources

Types of sources available
Value of each type of source
Potential drawbacks with sources
Analyse a source

Unit 3

Using Local Archives

Local archive system
How key features of a local archive can be used
How archives are used by local historians
Rules and polices for using archives
Plan an archive visit

Unit 4

Sources for Local History

The sources that are the most useful to local historians
Different types of sources can be found
Which sources are useful in answering a range of different questions
Location of useful sources
Issues with different sources

Unit 5

Writing and Publishing

Creating a plan for a written piece
Characteristics of a well written history
Importance of referencing and source citation
Options for publishing your work, both physically and online

Unit 6

Putting It All Together

Producing an outline for a local history study
Creating a research plan for a project
The broader role which local history plays in the historical field
Taking your study further
Employability options in the field of local history

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. Which is enough time to study at your own pace!

Study Method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post. You will also get tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website. This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol in this course?

No qualifications or skills are needed to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
Comprehensive study guide
Open Study College pen and highlighter
Student study planner
Student notebook
Document wallet

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Researching Local History Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.