Program Overview
The History: Holocaust and Genocide Studies at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History: Holocaust and Genocide Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History: Holocaust and Genocide Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["30 credits for Master\'s courses,", \'12 credits electives,\', "and 18 credits for a Master\'s thesis.", \'Geschiedenis (120 EC, Dutch research programme)\', \'American Studies (60 EC, English MA programme)\', \'Duitslandstudies (60 EC, Dutch MA programme)\', \'Geschiedenis van de internationale betrekkingen (60 EC, Dutch programme)\', \'Geschiedenis (60 EC, Dutch programme)\', \'Holocaust and Genocide Studies (60 EC, English programme)\', \'Militaire geschiedenis (60 EC, Dutch programme)\', \'Publieksgeschiedenis (60 EC, Dutch programme)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Previous education: The Master\'s programme Holocaust and Genocide Studies is open to all students with a Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university in:\n- History\n- Cultural Anthropology\n- European Studies\n- Political Science\n- Psychology\n- Law\n- Sociology\nThe level of the Bachelor\'s diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board).
\nWritten request: Students can apply from 1 December until 1 April by filling out the digital application form and uploading the necessary documents via the website of the Graduate School of Humanities (www.gsh.uva.nl).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months