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Leo Baeck MA in European History
One bursary for the Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History
The Leo Baeck Instiute, in conjunction with the Department of History, Queen Mary, University of London is offering one bursary tenable for the academic year 2010-2011 for students taking the Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History. The bursary will cover the fees at the Home/EU rate (for more information please click here). Candidates should normally have attained or expect to attain a first class degree or equivalent in history or a related humanities subject.
Please visit http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html to download an application form.
The statement of purpose referred to in the application form should be 500 – 750 words in length and should address the following points:
- Why do you want to participate in the Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History programme at Queen Mary?
- How will the MA assist you in future?
- Please identify any relevant experience which has prepared you for this programme.
Programme description
The course provides a strong grounding in approaches and theories which have influenced the ways in which scholars understand Jewish history and introduces students to a wide range of sources available for European Jewish studies. Particular attention will be paid to the Jewish response to modernity, problems of definition, and issues of assimilation and identity.
The role of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust are central, as is Jewish intellectual history, with a focus on the views of eminent Jewish thinkers concerning the place of Jews and Judaism in pre-modern and modern society.
The History Department at Queen Mary
The History Department at Queen Mary is one of the largest history departments in London and offers a very wide range of degree courses and research opportunities.
It provides first-rate teaching fuelled by cutting-edge research within a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with an emphasis on student support. RAE 2008 ranked Queen Mary among the top 15 research universities in the UK. The History Department, having entered its entire academic staff, performed very well with nearly a third of our research rated as ‘world leading’ and nearly two-thirds as ‘internationally excellent’ or better.
Programme outline
The MA consists of the core module, three modules chosen from a series of options and an individually supervised dissertation. Students will also take a non-assessed research methods course. Part-time students take the core module and one option in the first year, and two options and a dissertation in the second year.
Optional modules may include:
Modern Jewish History and Culture
Christians and Jews in Europe: Perceptions and Encounters, 1100-1600
Jews, Power and Intellectual History
Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
Modern European Jewish Literature
Hollywood and the Second World War
Understanding Religion Historically
Overcoming Nazism
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours undergraduate degree or higher in History (or overseas equivalent). Mature students from other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 31 July 2010
Students from Great Britain and EU countries: £4300
Students from other countries: £10650
Additional information is available here:
Leo Baeck MA on Queen Mary University Website
Contact
Matt Latham
Assistant Administrator
(Admissions)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
email: history@qmul.ac.uk