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PostgraduateMA

History (Second World War: Conflict, Societies, Holocaust)

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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28 monthsDuration
£4,544Per Year (Home)
£4,544Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA History (Second World War: Conflict, Societies, Holocaust) at University of Wolverhampton is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 28-month part-time structure. This Masters degree explores selected key topics of the Second World War. It allows in-depth study in the history of military conflicts, societies and the Holocaust, including: strategy, diplomacy and politics; the Ostfront and German occupation policy in Eastern Europe; societies and total war; the Asia-Pacific War 193745, the war in the West 1944/1945; and the Holocaust: historiography, sources and controversies. At the culmination of the course, students undertake a piece of original research, a dissertation based on primary sources. Home/uk fees are £4,544 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Second World War Strategy and Diplomacy
The Ostfront and German Occupation Policy
Holocaust Historiography and Controversies
Total War and Society in Europe
The Asia-Pacific War 1937-1945
Western European Campaign 1944-1945
Research Methods and Primary Sources
Postgraduate Dissertation in Second World War History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£4,544

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Course Fees and Finance

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Graduate Outcomes

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💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
5 years£12,500£21,500£25,000
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💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Professional Jobs
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