Russian Studies and History of Art 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

Around 270 million people in the world speak Russian. It is the official language of four countries, and is widely understood throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia. There are also large communities of Russian-speakers in China, the United States, Israel and Western Europe.


Russian is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements. Studying Russian and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, and also sheds light on the past.


During your time with us, you will gain the skills to speak and write in Russian on a range of issues relating to Russia and the Russian-speaking (Russophone) world, including its visual and material culture.


Russian Studies


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 Russophone literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.


History of Art


Beyond the Russophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe.


You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.


Why Edinburgh


Edinburgh is a world-leading festival city filled with galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries and collections.


Highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and significant Russian holdings in the National Library of Scotland.


We build a full year abroad into our four-year programme, enabling you to use your language skills daily and visit cultural sites first-hand.


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 the Russian language and specialise in different aspects of Russian studies and history of art as you move through your degree.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, museums, galleries and collections 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

Around 270 million people in the world speak Russian. It is the official language of four countries, and is widely understood throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia. There are also large communities of Russian-speakers in China, the United States, Israel and Western Europe.


Russian is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements. Studying Russian and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, and also sheds light on the past.


During your time with us, you will gain the skills to speak and write in Russian on a range of issues relating to Russia and the Russian-speaking (Russophone) world, including its visual and material culture.


Russian Studies


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 Russophone literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.


History of Art


Beyond the Russophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe.


You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.


Why Edinburgh


Edinburgh is a world-leading festival city filled with galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries and collections.


Highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and significant Russian holdings in the National Library of Scotland.


We build a full year abroad into our four-year programme, enabling you to use your language skills daily and visit cultural sites first-hand.


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 the Russian language and specialise in different aspects of Russian studies and history of art as you move through your degree.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, museums, galleries and collections 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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