MA (Hons) Russian Studies in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Russian is spoken by approximately 150 million people worldwide and plays a significant role in international culture and politics. As an official language in four nations, it remains widely comprehensible across Eastern Europe and has experienced remarkable global spread over the past three decades. Significant Russian-speaking populations now exist in China, Central Asia, the United States, and Western Europe.

Language acquisition
Our adaptable four-year program offers intensive language training, enabling you to master advanced Russian skills in speaking, writing, reading, listening, and translation.

First-year Russian courses are tailored to different proficiency levels, welcoming complete beginners and more experienced learners alike.

Cultural exploration
Throughout your studies, you'll examine both historical and contemporary Russian literature and culture while gaining insight into Russia's political and historical significance on the world stage.

During your advanced studies, you can specialize in areas such as:

Comparative Russian literature
Sociolinguistic aspects of Russian
Contemporary post-Soviet cultural studies