Program Overview
The Russian and Post-Soviet Politics at University College London (UCL) is a MA 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 Post-Soviet Politics 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,815 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Russian and Post-Soviet Politics 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
- Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research
- Sexuality and Society in Russia and Eastern Europe
- Security, Identity, Polarity
- Ethno-political Conflict in Central and Eastern Europe
- Governance and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
- Being Soviet: Typologies of Soviet Identity in Russian Cinema 1917-1956
- SSEES language course in Russian, Ukrainian or Estonian
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
Normally an upper second-class Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
English Language Requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,815 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,670 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,815 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months