Admission requirements
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
The Master's in Holocaust and Genocide Studies is open to all students with:
A university Bachelor’s diploma
The Master's programme Holocaust and Genocide Studies is open to all students with a Bachelor’s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university in:
- History
- Cultural Anthropology
- European Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Law
- Sociology
The 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).
Other Bachelor’s diplomas
Prospective students with Bachelor’s degrees (university) other than those mentioned above can nonetheless apply for admission to the programme. The Examinations Board will in such cases take a look at the content of the prospective student’s Bachelor programme, his/her study results and general motivation.
* Prospective students are advised to follow at least one of the Bachelor's courses provided by the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies before deciding to follow the Master's programme Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
English language requirements
All non-native English speakers applying for an English taught MA programme are required to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English before their admission and registration can be finalised.
Students with a BA degree completed in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia and New Zealand are exempted from taking an English language test. UvA Bachelor's students who have completed the course Academic English with a grade of 7.0 or higher are also exempted from taking a language test. All other applicants must take an English language test.