Genealogy and History courses
We offer two courses looking at history through genealogy
Traditionally confined to royal and noble families, genealogy or the study of family history, is quickly becoming one of the most popular and exciting of twenty-first century hobbies for people from all kinds of backgrounds. A desire to know our roots, to learn more about where we “come from” coupled with higher degrees of mobility and increasingly accessible online tools have contributed to a surge in the number of people tracing their ancestry across the world.
Contacts
Please address any enquiries about the courses to:
Department of English Part-time Courses
School of Humanities
3-5 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1TB
Email: english-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk
Tel: 0117 928 8924
Course 2
Delving Deeper
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm |
| Dates |
(8 meetings) 8 March to 17 May 2022 (no classes during Easter 12, 19 and 26 April) |
| Where |
Online |
| Tutor | Dr Penny Walters |
| Description |
This short course will introduce participants to lateral thinking, using research logs and devising timelines for a more critical evaluation of your family history research. Participants will be encouraged to describe and discuss their family tree brick wall, and the group will collaborate to offer advice. There will be a deeper dive into using DNA tools, and we will also discuss forensic genealogy and its role in law enforcement, including a case study. Participants will be given tasks to complete in their own time, including:
This module aims to help participants plan any potential career routes towards becoming a professional genealogist. |
| Course fee |
£195 |
| Previous qualifications/experience |
No qualifications needed. Open to the public. |
Booking for this course has now closed
Please click here to register your interest in our Genealogy and History courses.
Course 1 – beginners
An Introduction to Genealogy
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| When | Tuesdays, 6 pm to 8 pm |
| Dates |
(8 meetings) 26 October to 14 December 2021 |
| Where |
Online |
| Tutor | Dr Penny Walters |
| Description |
This 8-week course will consist of an introduction to family history and genealogy, and the many resources available. We will find out:
We will also look at:
An underlying theme will be that some people may uncover ancestors’ secrets and lies, so we will also address ethical dilemmas in genealogy. Towards the end of the module, individuals will be encouraged to share their genealogy journey with the group. |
| Course fee |
£140 |
| Previous qualifications/experience |
No qualifications needed. Open to the public. |
Booking for this course has now closed
Please click here to register your interest in our Genealogy and History courses.
Penny was an excellent tutor, passionate about her subject and genuinely interested in all participants' contributions. She made us all feel welcomed and valued.
PS from our friends in the History Department...
Black History Revisited
This course will equip you with the tools to understand contemporary debates surrounding Black History, the transatlantic slave trade and the sociology of race. We will draw on archives from a diverse range of sources including art, literature, film and music.
Tutor: Dr Edson Burton
Dates: running across 12 Wednesday evenings, 9 February – 25 May 2022
Time: 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Arts Complex, Woodland Road, University of Bristol & Wellspring Settlement, Barton Hill.
Application deadline: 23 January 2022
Course fee: £240. Payment can be made by instalment and Funding support is available for those on benefits or low income.
For further information and to apply for your place, click here.