Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Contemporary Russian Studies in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,182
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures provides two Master's degree options: one focused on Russian language and literature, and another specializing in Contemporary Russian Studies (CRS). The department also offers a PhD program in Slavic languages and literatures, concentrating on Russian literature and culture. While language and literature students mainly attend courses within the Slavic department, CRS students integrate Slavic studies with classes from History, Political Science, Sociology, and related fields. (Note: No PhD program exists for CRS, neither at Virginia nor at any other U.S. institution.)
The graduate program in Slavic Languages and Literatures features a diverse faculty and comprehensive curriculum. Its mission is to equip students with cultural knowledge, analytical abilities, and methodological expertise relevant to Russia and Eastern Europe. These programs prepare graduates for academic careers, public service, and professional paths in areas like business and media. Doctoral alumni currently hold or have held faculty positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Arizona, Yale University, Bucknell University, Bates College, the University of Kentucky, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, and Brigham Young University.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically through the online application system. Once you have saved the contact information for a particular reference within the online application, that individual will receive instructions via e-mail for submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The Graduate School requires two letters of recommendation. As many programs require additional letters, please consult the program's website for additional requirements. You may submit your application independently of the letters submitted by your references.
B.A. in Russian or a related field
An Oral Proficiency Interview rating in Russian Language of Intermediate or better (finalists for admission are typically interviewed in Russian by phone.)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
The Graduate School requires that candidates take the verbal and quantitative aptitude tests of the Graduate Record Examination. Superior scores are required for admission to the Graduate School. Applicants with GRE scores more than five years old should take the test again. Receipt of recent GRE scores is necessary before applications can be reviewed and fellowships awarded. Consequently applicants are urged to take the tests as early as possible in the fall semester before the application deadline.
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically through the online application system. Once you have saved the contact information for a particular reference within the online application, that individual will receive instructions via e-mail for submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The Graduate School requires two letters of recommendation. As many programs require additional letters, please consult the program's website for additional requirements. You may submit your application independently of the letters submitted by your references.
B.A. in Russian or a related field
An Oral Proficiency Interview rating in Russian Language of Intermediate or better (finalists for admission are typically interviewed in Russian by phone.)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
The Graduate School requires that candidates take the verbal and quantitative aptitude tests of the Graduate Record Examination. Superior scores are required for admission to the Graduate School. Applicants with GRE scores more than five years old should take the test again. Receipt of recent GRE scores is necessary before applications can be reviewed and fellowships awarded. Consequently applicants are urged to take the tests as early as possible in the fall semester before the application deadline.
Tuition
USD
36,182