Russia in Global Systems
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Our Russia in Global Systems MSc focuses on the challenges involved in Russia’s global engagement and integration. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the interlocking reform challenges that have faced Russia in recent decades, comprehensive knowledge of Russian current events and an understanding of a range of disciplinary and theoretical approaches to policy and academic analysis, with an emphasis on Russian foreign policy and global policy towards Russia.
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About this course
The only Russian foreign policy course in the UK embedded in a truly global studies context.
Quality research-based teaching in a breadth of fields, with unique opportunities to engage with policy practitioners throughout the course.
Unparalleled opportunity to study Russia in a world-spanning context, amidst King’s Global Institutes.
Draws on our network of connections, including a wide range of academic links with Russian universities and academic organisations, as well as Russian and international businesses, government agencies, international organisations and others.
diplomacy
international civil service
non-governmental organisations
media and journalism
analytical, research or strategic roles in business, including investment
academic research.
Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in a relevant subject. Your professional qualifications and experience may be taken into account. A working knowledge of Russian is welcome but not obligatory.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
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Subjects
- Systems
- Policy
- Russian Politics
- Contemporary
- Policymaking
- Contemporary Russia
- Russia
- Energy Security
- Politics
- Economic
- Transition
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required ModulesYou are required to take the following modules:
- Contemporary Russian Politics & Policy (40 credits)
- Practice of Policymaking in Contemporary Russia (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
In addition are you required to the following module:
- Russia & the EU (20 credits)
You are also required to take one of the following modules:
- Politics of Energy Security in Eurasia (20 credits)
- Governance & Economic Growth in Transition (20 credits)
In addition, you are required to take one 20 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- European Identities & the EU (20 credits)
- New and Emerging Security Threats in the Post-Soviet Space (20 credits)
- Power & Social Conflict (20 credits)
- Communication in Crisis: State-Citizen Relations in Societies under Stress (20 credits)
Additional information
Russia in Global Systems