Diploma in Local History

The University of Kent is running a course leading to a Diploma in Local History at its West Kent Centre in Tonbridge from Autumn 1988. The three-year course aims to provide an understanding of the history of Kent and an insight into the tasks of the local historian, the sort of questions raised, and the resources available to tackle them. Emphasis is placed on the use of primary material (documentary and archaeological) as well as secondary sources. Students will be encouraged to study a more specialized topic in the third term of each of the first two years, and in the third year will undertake a dissertation.

Anyone interested in considering applying for this course is encouraged to seek further information from Anthony Ward, Lecturer in Continuing Education, The University Centre, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1TG. Tel: 0732 352316.