Holocaust and Genocide (by Research) - MA
Master
In Nottingham
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Type
Master
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
1 Year
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Recognised internationally for their distinctive focus on the world, International Relations and History at Nottingham Trent University offer vibrant and dynamic research environments specialising in the understanding of international politics and historical events.
This course allows graduates to pursue research in the field of Holocaust and Genocide studies. The degree comprises independent research and a course designed to develop knowledge of key research skills and practices.
Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:
Holocaust Studies
Holocaust and Memory
Post Holocaust Genocide
Genocide Studies
Comparative Genocide
Film, Literature and Genocide.
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About this course
This course allows you to pursue advanced research in the field of Holocaust and Genocide. You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate in research with the National Holocaust Centre and Museum, based in Nottinghamshire.
You will be active within regional and national Holocaust memory networks and have the chance to present your work at our History Postgraduate Conference, and a range of other conferences around the region.
You will also benefit from participation in Holocaust related teaching sessions on our MA History course.
This course enables students to pursue postgraduate research under the support of the academic team in the School of Arts and Humanities.
It provides excellent preparation for undertaking a PhD and gives students the freedom and support to shape their own work in the area of holocaust and genocide.
Please get in to touch to discuss academic expertise, contacts and career or study progression. This course does not currently offer placements.
A UK honours (minimum 2.2) degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent.
We are pleased to consider a range of topic but applicants are advised to email us in advance so we can match your interest with staff expertise.
Applicants must also submit a 300 word outline of their proposed research area / project.
Applications from candidates with non-standard entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
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Subjects
- Philosophical
- Humanities
- Methodologies
- Hermeneutics
- Ethnography
- Phenomenological
- And critical theory
- Holocaust Genocide
- Comparative Genocide
- Genocide Studies
Course programme
This course is divided into modules, which are worth a number of credit points, and are separately taught and assessed. To get your degree you have to pass all modules to collect 180 credit points.
Dissertation (140 credits): The dissertation is a 20,000 word piece of independent research, which is the cornerstone of the MA in Holocaust and Genocide. It provides the core research project which draws together students’ understanding and skills from other elements of the course.
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Holocaust and Genocide (by Research) - MA