Course summary
Explore the Holocaust as an historical event and as 'negative heritage' from 1945 to the present. You’ll look at the different ways in which the Holocaust has been explored, discussed and presented. You'll also develop the subject skills to carry out original historical research and build the foundation for postgraduate research. The National Socialist genocide of the Jews during the Second World War is a focus for many institutes, museums, heritage foundations and education programmes. You'll gain the skills to pursue careers in areas such as Holocaust education, outreach, heritage curation, public history and commemoration. Our course is designed by the internationally recognised The Parkes Institute for the study of Jewish and non-Jewish relations.
Modules
"Compulsory modules include: Jewish Life and Antisemitism; The Genocide of the European Jews, 1933-1945; The Holocaust as Public History; Holocaust Studies Dissertation. Optional modules include: Advanced Research Seminar in Medieval and Early Modern History; Advanced Research Seminar in Modern British History; After the Holocaust: Jews and Others after 1945; The Holocaust in Art, Film, Literature, and Music; Field Trip Holocaust Studies. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/holocaust-history-experience-heritage-masters-ma#modules"
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: essays, practical skills exercises, commentaries and reviews of original sources, curation, portfolio and dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:1 degree in history or a related subject.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ