History of the Holocaust
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Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits
Do you wonder how the Holocaust came about and how it has been interpreted afterwards? This course is an introduction to the study of the Holocaust and offers insight into how this tragedy has influenced political and cultural discussions after the Second World War.
Start
Spring 2026
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH65
- Overview
- Teaching and learning
Overview
The course introduces the study of the Holocaust. You will gain a basic understanding of the events that led to the Holocaust, its causes and its consequences. You will explore its aftermath and how it relates to other genocides before and after the Second World War.\
You will learn about the background to the Holocaust and its mechanisms, who was affected and how historians have explained these events. You will develop an understanding of how the Holocaust shaped post-war political and cultural discourse, how interest in the Holocaust emerged, and the position this event holds in contemporary society.\
The course provides you with the tools to understand why the Holocaust occurred and how it was interpreted in the post-war debate. You will reflect on its effects and discuss difficult questions in a structured way. You will also examine ethical issues related to films and other portrayals of the Holocaust.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH65 (PDF, New tab)
Teaching and learning
The course is taught in English at the Department of History. The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work. The assessment is based on active participation in the seminars and a written assignment.\
This course is a part-time course given once a year, in the spring term (daytime). The course is a stand-alone course for beginners. It can be included in a first or second-cycle degree. \
Exchange students are given priority in admission.
- Dates
- Requirements and selection
- Tuition fees
Dates
Applications for this course are currently closed.
You can find information about future application opportunities here.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 14,375 \ First payment: SEK 14,375
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Overview
The course introduces the study of the Holocaust. You will gain a basic understanding of the events that led to the Holocaust, its causes and its consequences. You will explore its aftermath and how it relates to other genocides before and after the Second World War.\
You will learn about the background to the Holocaust and its mechanisms, who was affected and how historians have explained these events. You will develop an understanding of how the Holocaust shaped post-war political and cultural discourse, how interest in the Holocaust emerged, and the position this event holds in contemporary society.\
The course provides you with the tools to understand why the Holocaust occurred and how it was interpreted in the post-war debate. You will reflect on its effects and discuss difficult questions in a structured way. You will also examine ethical issues related to films and other portrayals of the Holocaust.
Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH65 (PDF, New tab)
Teaching and learning
The course is taught in English at the Department of History. The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work. The assessment is based on active participation in the seminars and a written assignment.\
This course is a part-time course given once a year, in the spring term (daytime). The course is a stand-alone course for beginners. It can be included in a first or second-cycle degree. \
Exchange students are given priority in admission.
Dates
Applications for this course are currently closed.
You can find information about future application opportunities here.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 14,375 \ First payment: SEK 14,375
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Contact us
Academic advisor
Anna Wallette
Email: anna.wallette@hist.lu.se
Phone: +46 46 222 79 62