Russian Studies BA

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

The best Other Languages courses

See all

See all

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
See map
Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

The programme is highly compatible with students with little or no previous knowledge of Russian (Mode One), and also for students with Russian A level or equivalent (Mode Two). You will have the opportunity to learn from academics who are experts in language, literature, film, history, economics, and politics. There is a large range of cultural options to choose from.
You will spend your third year studying in Russia. If you are starting this degree programme with no prior knowledge of Russian, your first year will also involve a month in Russia. UCL SSEES is the largest national centre in the UK for the study of Central, Eastern and South-East Europe and Russia. The SSEES Library contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources.

Graduates will be equipped with Russian language skills and an understanding of the political, economic and cultural factors involved in Russian society. These attributes are sought after by governmental and non-governmental organisations, consultancies, as well as commercial, finance and media organisations (particularly those with cross-border practices or activities). Leading figures from government and business regularly stress the need for well-qualified Russianists. Our students are capable of taking on employment in a variety of fields where use of Russian is key. A degree with Russian can lead to a career in journalism, in the civil service, as well as in cross-border businesses and financial organisations.

English Language and a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Russian
  • Russian Language
  • Language Learning
  • Language-specific literature
  • Language Study
  • Language
  • Economic and cultural
  • Financial organisations
  • Literature and Culture
  • Politics and Culture
  • History and Culture

Course programme

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

Mode One students will take Comprehension of Russian (Year 1A) and Use of Russian (Year 1A) to the value of 1.0 credit.

Mode Two students will take Comprehension of Russian (Year 1) and Use of Russian (Year 1) to the value of 1.0 credit.

Optional modules

You will select modules from a wide range of options, in accordance with the study track you have chosen.

All students (irrespective of mode) will select modules to the value of 2.5 credits.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

Mode One students will take Comprehension of Russian (Year 2A), Use of Russian (Year 2A) to the value of 1.0 credit.

Mode Two students will take Comprehension of Russian (Year 2) and Use of Russian (Year 2) to the value of 1.0 credits.

Optional modules

You will select modules from a wide range of options, in accordance with the study track you have chosen.

All students (irrespective of mode) will select modules to the value of 2.5 credits, except for students on the Literature and Culture track, who will select optional modules to the value of 2.0 credits.

Year 3

You will spend your third year abroad in Russia.

Year 4

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Comprehension of Russian (Year 4)
  • Use of Russian (Year 4)
Optional modules

You will select 3.0 credits from a wide range of options, in accordance with the study track you have chosen.

Your learning

You will follow an integrated language programme including classes in written and spoken Russian. In both language and content courses, we offer lively and varied teaching methods including lectures, seminars and small classes in which the focus is on active student participation.

Assessment

You will be assessed by written, oral and aural examinations, presentations, coursework essays, and a dissertation. Some elements of assessment throughout the programme count towards your final degree while others are used to monitor your progress and provide you with advice on how to improve.

Additional information

Overseas students fee

£19,390 (2018/19)

See related categories

  • Russian Language Undergraduate Degrees
  • Undergraduate Degrees in England
  • Other Languages Undergraduate Degrees
  • Distance learning Other Languages Undergraduate Degrees
  • Other Languages Undergraduate Degrees in London
  • Undergraduate Degrees in London
  • University College London Undergraduate Degrees

Russian Studies BA

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

The best Other Languages courses

See all

See all