Holocaust: History, Experience, Heritage (Taught)

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.

"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"

We'll assess your knowledge through: essays, practical skills exercises, commentaries and reviews of original sources, curation, portfolio and dissertation.