Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (MSc)

Program Overview

This advanced program in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies provides a comprehensive understanding of the region's history, culture, politics, economics, and society. Taught by renowned experts, it prepares students for careers in government, diplomacy, business, academia, and journalism. Graduates have pursued successful careers in various fields, including research, teaching, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

This is an advanced and progressive programme that presents you with 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.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, culture, politics, economics, and society of Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia
• To develop students' analytical and research skills
• To prepare students for a variety of careers related to Russia and Eastern Europe, including government, diplomacy, business, academia, and journalism

Description:

The programme is taught by a team of internationally renowned experts in the field of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Students will have the opportunity to take a variety of courses on topics such as Russian history, politics, economics, culture, and society; European integration; the politics of Central Asia; and the Caucasus. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice.

Outline

The programme consists of four core courses, one optional course, and a dissertation.

Core Courses:

All pathways

• ISSUES IN RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN STUDIES
• Research design OR qualitative methods

Optional Courses:

• CONTESTED STATES: THE CAUCASUS SINCE 1991
• CRIME AND CORRUPTION IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
• [[[CEES5086]]]
• MEDIA AND DEMOCRATISATION IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
• ENERGY, POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN EURASIA
• RETHINKING CENTRAL ASIAN SECURITY
• YUGOSLAVIA AND AFTER: THEMES AND CONTROVERSIES
• RUSSIAN FOREIGN POLICY

Assessment

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including coursework, essays, presentations, exams, and a dissertation. The specific assessment methods used for each module will be outlined in the module handbook.

Teaching

The program is taught by a team of internationally renowned experts in the field of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. The teaching staff have first-hand knowledge of the region and deliver cutting edge courses on politics and society in the region.

Careers

Many of our graduates have gone on to establish careers as lecturers and researchers at universities in the UK, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Poland or have become secondary school teachers.

Other

MSc UK Full-time fee: £10650 Part-time fee: £1184 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £24000