Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies MSc

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.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- The University Library holds one of the best Russian, Central and East European collections in the world.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>**Core courses (Semester 1)**<br/>Issues in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies<br/>Designing your Security & Area Studies Research Proposal<br/><br/>**Core language course, choosing from:**<br/>Russian For Social Scientists (Beginners)<br/>Russian For Social Scientists (Intermediate)<br/>Russian For Social Scientists (Advanced)<br/>Hungarian For Social Scientists<br/>PG Beginner Polish<br/>PG Intermediate Polish<br/>PG Beginner Czech<br/><br/>**Optional courses (Semester 2)**<br/>De Facto States in the Post-Soviet Space<br/>Energy, politics and society in Eurasia<br/>Europe-Russia Relations since the Collapse of the USSR<br/>Media and Democratisation in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union<br/>Rethinking Central Asian Security<br/>Russia, China, and international politics of Eurasia<br/>Russian Foreign Policy<br/>Russian Politics and Society<br/>Statehood and Nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe<br/>War-making and Peace-making in the former Soviet Union<br/>Yugoslavia and After: Themes and Controversies<br/><br/>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.