Overview

This is an ideal MA if you are pursuing an advanced interest in the Holocaust, it will provide you with a further set of skills and a qualification, it also has a highly successful track record as a springboard to doctoral research.

The Research Institute's mission is to promote research into the Holocaust, its origins and aftermath, and to examine the extent to which genocide, war and dictatorship can be understood as defining elements in the history of the twentieth century. It is an international forum bringing together researchers working on different aspects of the Holocaust in a range of disciplines, including history, literary and language studies, film and media studies, philosophy and sociology.

Career opportunities

On completion of your MA Holocaust Studies programme at Royal Holloway University of London you will have developed and finessed skills, such as research, analysis and presenting, which will appeal to future employers.

Your degree also demonstrates that you enjoy being challenged and that you understand complex issues. On graduation you will be ideally placed to develop your career in areas relating to the Holocaust and have a solid foundation for PhD studies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The History of the Holocaust
Interpreting the Holocaust
Dissertation
Representing the Holocaust in British and American Literature
Film,Television and The Holocaust
A Transnational Holocaust
Genocide: Comparative Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Relevant research experience will also be considered
An interview and academic essay may be required if we would like more information upon which to base a decision. Applicants unable to attend, such as overseas students, will usually be interviewed by telephone.

Tuition Fees

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23700 GBP / year

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11600 GBP / year

≈ 11600 GBP / year

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