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Russian study options

01 November 2023

Many of the best Western experts in Russian affairs started as Russian language and literature students. Today they largely define Western policies towards Russia in America, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Check out Russian study options at UC.

HOW TO APPLY

Find out more about the Russian courses on offer at UC.

Note: No previous knowledge of Russian is required for the introductory Russian language course.

Russian offers courses in the region's language, culture, history, and society.  These can be taken within Arts degrees or as a minor alongside other degrees.

Check out our Russian courses here.

If you are interested in undertaking Masters or PhD study, you need to determine whether our staff share your research interests.

Find out more about undertaking an Master of Arts (MA) at UC.

Find out more about undertaking an Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at UC.

Visit the Faculty of Arts webpage for information about processes, resources and regulations.

International students

Look at the research interests of the staff in Russian to see if your own interests are covered. Email your CV, your academic record and your research proposal to the Global, Cultural & Language Studies administrator.

You will be informed promptly by the school advising you if there is a suitable supervisor and if the school can support your application.

A number of scholarships are available to students of Russian. Visit the UC Scholarships page for information or to search the scholarships database, or you may be eligible  to apply for the following:

NCRE Masters and Doctoral scholarships and awards

Students working on a thesis on a European-related topic are encouraged to apply for scholarships and awards offered by the National Centre for Research on Europe, which offers Domestic Fees Scholarships on a competitive basis and Research Awards to support bona fide research or conference expenses. Applications must contain a thesis proposal (1000 words for a masters thesis, 2000 words for a PhD thesis), and indication of support from the prospective supervising department, an official university academic record and a curriculum vitae. Applications normally close in September for the following year. For further information, contact the centre's Director, Professor Martin Holland, and consult the centre's web page.

Contact our staff for advice

Explore the full list of courses offered in Russian

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