Bachelor's Programme in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Study at one of Europe’s leading universities in a field that is both globally unique and of vital contemporary relevance. The Bachelor’s Programme in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Uppsala University is taught entirely in English and welcomes students from across the world to examine both historical and present-day cases of genocide, mass violence, and crimes against humanity. The programme offers a broad, interdisciplinary education that combines in-depth case studies of the Holocaust and other genocides with training in theory, methods, and international perspectives. In the second year, students may choose to study abroad, take additional courses at Uppsala University, or gain hands-on experience through an internship. The final year focuses on thematic specialisation, advanced seminars, and an independent thesis project. After your Bachelor's degree, there is also the opportunity to continue with the Master's Programme in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, which is the first step to a further career in academia. Graduates of our master’s programme have gone on to careers as museum curators, NGO professionals (e.g. Civil Peace Service at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – GIZ), team leaders at the Swedish Police Authority, analysts at the Swedish Defence Research Agency, and senior programme managers at the Organization of American States (OAS). Others contribute to organisations such as the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) or continue to doctoral studies in Europe and the United States. Join us in Uppsala to grow academically and contribute to a deeper understanding of some of the most challenging issues of our time.