Program Overview
The Russian and East European Studies MPhil PhD at University of Birmingham is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Russian and East European Studies MPhil PhD programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Russian and East European Studies MPhil PhD programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Russian and Soviet History
- Russian, Ukrainian and Central and East European Politics
- Central and Eastern Europe and European integration
- Nationalism, identities and ethnic conflicts
- Economics of transformation, economic policy and regional economics of Russia
- Contemporary East European culture, media and society
- Caucasus and Central Asia: politics, international relations, society and religion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Attainment of an Honours degree (normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject awarded by an approved university, or
- Attainment of an alternative qualification or qualifications and/or evidence of experience judged by the University as indicative of an applicant\xc2\x92s potential for research and as satisfactory for the purpose of entry to a research degree programme.
- Admission and registration for a research degree programme may be conditional on satisfactory completion of preliminary study, which may include assessment.
- In some cases you will also need to have completed a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Duration 12 months