On completion of your MA in Holocaust Studies at Royal Holloway you will have developed and finessed skills, such as research, analysis and presenting, which will appeal to future employers. Your degree also demonstrates that you enjoy being challenged and that you understand complex issues. On graduation you will be ideally placed to develop your career in areas relating to the Holocaust and have a solid foundation for PhD studies.
Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £12,500
EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £24,000
Other essential costs***: Many of the optional modules are taught in Central London, and therefore if you are resident on the Egham Campus you will need to travel once or twice a week to London to attend these classes. Each Egham resident will be reimbursed a maximum of £130 towards these travel expenses (Southwest Trains Travelcard). There are no other single associated costs greater than £50 per item on this course.
How do I pay for it? Find out more about funding options, including loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries.
and ** These tuition fees apply to students starting their course on a full-time basis in the academic year 2027/28. Students studying on the standard part-time course structure over two years are charged 50% of the full-time applicable fee for each study year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually. For further information, see fees and funding.
* These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2027/28 academic year and are included as a guide. Refers to specific individual items of £50 or more, and excludes accommodation, commuting, food, books/other learning materials and printing costs.
History holds powerful lessons. Our MA Holocaust Studies explores how and why the Holocaust happened, and how it continues to influence global politics, culture and memory today. What makes the Holocaust one of the most significant events in modern history? You’ll explore that question from historical, literary, and visual perspectives with the support of expert academics. This course includes an in-depth study of Holocaust history, and key debates about the representation of the Holocaust in literature, film, museums and memorials. Study the history of the Holocaust and its wider European context along with theories and debates in Holocaust and memory studies Explore how the Holocaust is represented Gain research, analysis and presentation skills and use them in a dissertation on a topic of your choice Taught by researchers in history, literature, and media arts, this is a truly interdisciplinary Holocaust MA. You’ll gain access to museums, libraries, and public institutions with opportunities to network with professionals in the heritage sector. Many students continue to PhDs or careers in academia, heritage, public service and media. Alumni work at places including The British Library, The Wiener Holocaust Library, and the Imperial War Museum, in addition to international research centres and museums. We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.