MA Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Course Overview

This taught Masters course, made up of four modules and a 12,000-word dissertation is set up to analyze and discuss the Holocaust and other genocides, particularly with an eye to cultural representations and the impact of historic genocides on current international legislation and conflict resolution. The course thus attempts to build a bridge between the past and the present on more than one level: looking at historic genocides (such as the Holocaust) and how this influenced our current stance on issues such as conflicts and racism; but also by discussing the experience of the victims back then and now, for example by comparing child refugees in the 1930s and today. The course is targeted at those who wish to develop their understanding of the history and nature of the Holocaust and other genocides. It is designed to lead into Ph.D. work for those wishing to progress to further Higher Education, as well as leading to a range of professional roles linked to humanitarian issues, for example.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in History, or a cognate subject, usually from within the Humanities or Social Sciences

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.