The MA History (Holocaust and Genocide Studies) at the University of Leicester offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the critical study of mass violence, its historical contexts, and its enduring legacies. This postgraduate degree is designed for those who wish to understand the complex dynamics of genocide, drawing on comparative historical analysis and the study of memory and culture. You will explore how societies grapple with atrocity, examining key historical events and theoretical frameworks. This programme equips you with advanced research skills and a nuanced understanding of a field vital to contemporary global understanding.
This full-time, one-year MA is delivered on campus, providing an immersive academic environment. You will engage with core modules such as 'Historical Research', 'Historical Writing', and 'The Holocaust - A Genocide: Mass Murder in Comparative Perspective', alongside optional modules allowing you to tailor your studies, perhaps exploring 'After The Holocaust - History and Memory in Postwar Germany' or 'Global History: comparative and connected approaches'. Your studies culminate in a substantial dissertation, where you will undertake independent research under expert supervision. You will graduate with enhanced analytical capabilities and a deep knowledge base, prepared for further doctoral study or careers in heritage, policy, or research.