Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (Taught)

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.