Russian Studies and Classics MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with Russian, an East Slavic language, they are also the languages of many highly influential literary and cultural works.


Studying Russian and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past. Beyond Europe, our flexible joint honours programme is your gateway to communities of Russian speakers in China, Central Asia and the United States.


Russian


On this joint honours programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading, listening and translating skills in Russian.


Our Year 1 and Year 2 Russian courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner when you join us. You also have the option to take a course in Ukrainian Language and Cultures in Year 2.


You will explore Russian and Russian-speaking (Russophone) literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.


Classics


You will explore the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society. You will take either an Ancient Greek, Latin or non-language pathway through Classics study.


Why Edinburgh


As a world-leading festival city and home of two World Heritage Sites, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study ancient and modern languages in their cultural context.


The first lecture in Russian was given at the University in 1919, and Russian Studies was introduced as an undergraduate degree programme in 1949, the first of its kind in Scotland.


Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs.


When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.


Programme benefits


  • Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
  • Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
  • Build up to fluency in one or more languages and specialise in different aspects of Russian studies and classics as you move through your degree.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and try your hand at creative writing, publishing and more.
  • Gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with Russian, an East Slavic language, they are also the languages of many highly influential literary and cultural works.


Studying Russian and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past. Beyond Europe, our flexible joint honours programme is your gateway to communities of Russian speakers in China, Central Asia and the United States.


Russian


On this joint honours programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading, listening and translating skills in Russian.


Our Year 1 and Year 2 Russian courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner when you join us. You also have the option to take a course in Ukrainian Language and Cultures in Year 2.


You will explore Russian and Russian-speaking (Russophone) literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.


Classics


You will explore the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society. You will take either an Ancient Greek, Latin or non-language pathway through Classics study.


Why Edinburgh


As a world-leading festival city and home of two World Heritage Sites, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study ancient and modern languages in their cultural context.


The first lecture in Russian was given at the University in 1919, and Russian Studies was introduced as an undergraduate degree programme in 1949, the first of its kind in Scotland.


Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs.


When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.


Programme benefits


  • Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
  • Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
  • Build up to fluency in one or more languages and specialise in different aspects of Russian studies and classics as you move through your degree.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and try your hand at creative writing, publishing and more.
  • Gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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