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Studying Genealogy

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Hi everyone from a newcomer!

I wonder if anyone could give any feedback'/advise on studying for a diploma on Genealogy. I would be starting at the beginning as I have no experience except of internet research.

I work full-time from home, so a distance learning course would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Karen
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Hi have you searched on line there are lots of Genealogy Courses depending on what level you require. Linell.
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Thanks for your reply.

I did search online. I found that there are many Diploma courses but the price range varies a lot and wondered why?
E.g Oxford Learning College offer a Diploma in Genealogy for £330 distance learning and Strathclyde Uni offer a Diploma course: Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies - distance learning for £2,750. That is a huge difference in price.

After looking for reviews, I wouldn't go with Oxford, but wondered if anyone else had gained a Diploma and which college they used.

Thanks,
Karen
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Are you doing it just because you find it interesting? Or do you hope to market your skills later?
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