48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Around 270 million people in the world speak Russian, which is widely used in cultural and political contexts, both local and global. It is the official language of four countries, and is commonly understood throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Today, there are also large communities of Russian-speakers in China, the United States, Israel and Western Europe.
Language learning
Through intensive language study on our flexible four-year 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.
Cultural studies
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.
In your honours years, you will choose from specialist options in:
- Russian and comparative literature and culture
- Russian language in its social context
- Soviet and Post-Soviet culture, including under Stalin
- Contemporary Russian politics
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place for language learning. 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. Today, graduating with a degree in Russian Studies from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural knowledge valued in a range of careers around the globe.
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 and Russophone studies 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
Around 270 million people in the world speak Russian, which is widely used in cultural and political contexts, both local and global. It is the official language of four countries, and is commonly understood throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Today, there are also large communities of Russian-speakers in China, the United States, Israel and Western Europe.
Language learning
Through intensive language study on our flexible four-year 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.
Cultural studies
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.
In your honours years, you will choose from specialist options in:
- Russian and comparative literature and culture
- Russian language in its social context
- Soviet and Post-Soviet culture, including under Stalin
- Contemporary Russian politics
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place for language learning. 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. Today, graduating with a degree in Russian Studies from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural knowledge valued in a range of careers around the globe.
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 and Russophone studies 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.
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