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

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,500
(c. USD35,318.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This joint honors program enables you to master advanced Russian language skills in speaking, writing, reading, listening, and translation.

First-year Russian courses are tailored to your current proficiency level, welcoming complete beginners.

Throughout four years, you'll examine Russian literature and culture across different eras while gaining insights into Russia's political and historical influences.

Philosophy studies encourage structured, analytical thinking about fundamental philosophical questions.

Philosophy:

• Explores influential philosophical thinkers from past and present
• Reveals connections between varied aspects of human experience
• Enhances awareness of the foundations underlying personal beliefs

The University of Edinburgh has offered Russian Studies since 1919, establishing its degree program in 1949.

Our philosophy tradition boasts notable alumni including Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton.

The flexible four-year structure allows interdisciplinary options in early years before specialization during honors studies.

Graduates emerge with valuable linguistic abilities, humanities knowledge, and global perspectives sought by international employers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:

SQA Highers: AAAB-ABBB by end of S5 or AAAA-AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAB - ABB.
IB: 36 points with 665 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL.
IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 26,500

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