Russian
Learn the language of over 300 million people and one of the 6 official languages of the UN. Knowledge of this language and its diverse histories and cultures is becoming ever more important for international relations today.
In addition to gaining a high level of grammatical and oral aptitude, you will also be able to delve into topics focusing on Russia’s literature, film, cultural history and contemporary society.
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Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Postgraduate research
The School of Modern Languages offers PhD, MPhil, and MSt (Res) research programmes. Research interests in the School cover many aspects of language studies, including:
- literature
- linguistics
- cinema
- history
- gender
- identity studies.
To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.
“I am really interested in studying Russian history, culture and literature, and I really enjoy being taught by people who are so passionate about what they do and so encouraging and lovely. Moreover, the department encourage and support you in finding your own areas of research interest and pursuing those.”
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Awards
First in Scotland and second in the UK for languages and linguistics
Guardian University Guide 2023
First in Scotland and third in the UK for Russian and East European languages
Complete University Guide 2023
83% of research activity rated 3* or 4*
Most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
School of Modern Languages
The School offers a truly global approach with specialists across eight languages – Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian and Spanish – as well as Comparative Literature.
Expertise spans from the Middle Ages to the present day and includes prose, poetry, theatre, film, history, translation, and material culture.
The Department of Russian within the School combines teaching with internationally recognised research in a range of fields, including literature and thought from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
Studying in St Andrews
The University offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to allow all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to apply.
Scholarships and funding options are available at every level of study.
St Andrews has variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
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