Holocaust Studies (MA)
Our Holocaust studies stream is a critical inquiry into the events that shaped the 20th century. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of antisemitism, racism, religious intolerance, homophobia and the stigmatization of mentally and physically disabled communities.
You’ll complete either a thesis or a non-thesis-based project, both of which have a required practicum component. You can complete this practicum at home or abroad in places like Berlin or Budapest. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend our I-Witness field school.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Other: Required practicum
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- critically engage in advanced research methodologies and analytical perspectives to identify and analyse problems of central importance to the field of Holocaust and genocide studies
- demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Holocaust, comparative genocides and mass atrocities through an interdisciplinary framework
- identify, investigate and creatively solve problems
- present scholarly work in diverse professional settings
- work at an advanced level in public sector agencies, non-profits, international organizations, Holocaust education, museums, libraries, archives and human rights advocacy
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All graduate students in this program must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Charlotte Schallié
Chair of the Department, Professor Holocaust Studies, Germanic Studies, Memory Studies, Film, Graphic Novels, Visual Arts
Elena Pnevmonidou
Associate Professor Germanic Studies, Gender Studies, Romantic Aesthetic Theory
Helga Thorson
Professor Holocaust Studies, Germanic Studies, Memory Studies, Archive Management, Modernist German Literature, Austrian Literature, Scandinavian Studies, Gender Studies, History of Medicine, Foreign Language Pedagogy
Julia Rochtchina
Associate Teaching Professor Slavic Studies, Russian Culture, Language Teaching
Matthew Pollard
Associate Teaching Professor Germanic Studies, Language Teaching, Film, Visual Arts
Olga Pressitch
Assistant Teaching Professor Slavic Studies, Ukrainian Literature, Foreign Language Pedagogy, Film
Peter Gölz
Associate Professor Germanic Studies, German Literature, Technology-enhanced Language Learning, Vampire Studies
Serhy Yekelchyk
Professor Slavic Studies, Russian History, Stalinism, Ukrainian Culture, Film
Ulf Schuetze
Professor Germanic Studies, Second Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Technology-enhanced Language Learning, Intercultural Communication
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- an updated CV
- a short statement of intent (1-2 pages stating the research area you wish to focus on)
- demonstration of reading competency in one research-appropriate language other than English
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree or equivalent may be considered if they can demonstrate significant and appropriate community-based expertise (normally at least 15 years) in the field of Holocaust Studies.
Program specific requirements
- an updated CV
- a short statement of intent (1-2 pages stating the research area you wish to focus on)
- demonstration of reading competency in one research-appropriate language other than English
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree or equivalent may be considered if they can demonstrate significant and appropriate community-based expertise (normally at least 15 years) in the field of Holocaust Studies.
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