Holocaust and Genocide (by research), MA

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.

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.

Special features
In the School of Arts and Humanities our academics have a wide range of research interests including film, literature, media representations, the role of language and journalism as well as international relations and history. Many of our scholars work touches upon aspects of Holocaust, genocide and memory, providing an ideal intellectual community for anyone wanting to explore these ideas further.

You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in International Relations and History and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors.

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Core Modules

• Approaching and Doing Research - This module focuses on issues such as social inquiry interpretation, ethnography, ethics, positionality, research questions and design, literature reviews and presenting research.
• You will need to write a 20,000 word dissertation.

Assessment
The majority of the marks awarded for this course are for the dissertation. You will have an individual supervisor allocated when offered a place on the course. Dissertation tutorials will take place between you and your nominated supervisor. The supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.