Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Languages

About this course

The Masters Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies offers you a unique opportunity to understand historical and contemporary developments in the economy, politics, culture, and society of Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This programme is for those planning careers in government, global and local media, and international organisations, who wish to acquire a specialised knowledge of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia and proficiency in one of the region’s languages.

  • Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia are some of the world’s most intriguing regions right now: think of politics, migration, and energy. You can learn about this region, its history, and its languages.

  • You will have the unique opportunity to study in one of the world’s leading centres in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, with teaching staff who have first-hand knowledge of the region and deliver cutting edge courses on politics and society in the region.

  • The University Library holds one of the best Russian, Central and East European collections in the world.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Core courses (Semester 1) Issues in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Designing your Security & Area Studies Research Proposal

    Core language course, choosing from: Russian For Social Scientists (Beginners) Russian For Social Scientists (Intermediate) Russian For Social Scientists (Advanced) Hungarian For Social Scientists PG Beginner Polish PG Intermediate Polish PG Beginner Czech

    Optional courses (Semester 2) De Facto States in the Post-Soviet Space Energy, politics and society in Eurasia Europe-Russia Relations since the Collapse of the USSR Media and Democratisation in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union Rethinking Central Asian Security Russia, China, and international politics of Eurasia Russian Foreign Policy Russian Politics and Society Statehood and Nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe War-making and Peace-making in the former Soviet Union Yugoslavia and After: Themes and Controversies

    Students need to choose two optional courses in Semester 2 and continue the language course. Please note that some options might not all be available every year. Students are able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Languages