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Russian and East European Studies

University of Oxford Rank #897
Tuition GBP 21,101 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,251 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MPhil
Duration 21 months
Deadline 2010-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Oxford, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Russian and East European Studies at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 21 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 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

  1. Duration: 21 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 21,101 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,251 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Russian and East European Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
  2. Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations
  3. Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Social anthropology/culture

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in history, politics, economics, international relations or Slavic languages. Students with degrees in other subjects are eligible to apply.
  • For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,101 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,251 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 21,101 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,251 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Oxford 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.

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2010-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-08
  • Language English
  • Duration 21 months