Course details
Course description
Around 150 million people in the world speak Russian, which is widely used in global cultural and political contexts. It is the official language of four countries, is commonly understood throughout Eastern Europe, and in the last thirty years has seen transnational mobility on an unprecedented scale. Today, there are large communities of Russian-speakers in China, Central Asia, the United States, 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 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.
**Cultural studies**
Over the course of your studies, you will explore Russian 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
* Russian language in its societal context
* Post-Soviet culture
**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.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. It gives you the blend of specialist skills and Intercultural Competence valued in a range of careers around the globe.
Studying Russian at Edinburgh has been wonderful. The environment in the department is really friendly and welcoming, and teachers are very supportive and helpful in working with you to explore the parts of the subject that you find interesting.
- Matt, Year 3, Russian Studies MA (Hons)
Subjects
- Russian
- Russian studies
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: a language other than English at B and English at C.
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Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ