Genealogical Studies: Optional Modules
In addition to the 30 credits of core modules, you can also follow your own particular interests within the field of genealogy, history and archaeology, by selecting your remaining 90 credits from a diverse range of optional modules.
These optional modules are worth 10 credits, unless otherwise stated.
How to Begin Researching the History of Your House (5 credit; online)
Architectural History: the archaeology of our built environment (online)
Richard III: Life and Legacy (online)
Introduction to Archaeology for Beginners (online)
An Introduction to Family History Sources at the National Library of Wales (5 credit)
Deciphering Old Handwriting: Palaeography for Beginners (online)
Reading Historical Documents: Deciphering Old Handwriting (20 credit)
Look Who’s Talking: Planning an Oral History Project (5 credit)
The Archaeology and Anthropology of Death and Burial
Archaeology of the Welsh Graveyard
Local History 1
Writing History for Publication
Welsh Landed Estates: The Gentry and The People
Twentieth Century Family History
Herstory 1: Researching Women’s History
Herstory 2: Writing and Presenting Women’s History (20 credit)
Maids, Wives, Widows, Whores: the Lives of Medieval Women
The “Weaker Vessel”: Roles of Women in the Seventeenth Century
Presentation and Public Speaking for All (5 credit)