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University of Oxford: Russian and East European Studies
| Institution | University of Oxford |
|---|---|
| Department | Area Studies |
| Web | https://www.ox.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1865 270059 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2023). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
**Course outline**
During the nine-month MSc programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES I).
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES II).
Through the Research Methods course students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full-time programme with ample time for self study.
**Russian language tuition**
Russian language tuition does not form part of the MSc programme. Students wishing to study Russian language should apply to the REES MPhil programme which incorporates a compulsory Russian language pathway.
**Research seminars**
The programme hosts the famous ‘Monday Seminar’ for the wider Oxford and UK academic community, which takes place at St Antony’s College. Student participation in research seminars is an important part of the programme, providing opportunities to see leading international scholars present their work and for networking and scholarly development.
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
**Course outline**
In the first year of the programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen students’ connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
**For the full description, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2022). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
During the nine-month MSc programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES I).
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES II).
Through the Research Methods course students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full-time programme with ample time for self study.
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
In the first year of the programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen students’ connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
In the second year students will be able to specialise more narrowly through the choice of two option courses chosen from a list of options available for that academic year. Option courses include:
- Central Asia and the South Caucasus
- Islam in the USSR
- Ideology and Popular Culture
- Illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe
- Russian International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Post-Communist Cultures of Corruption, Practices, Institutions, Networks
- South East Europe Politics and European Intervention.
Russian language tuition will continue and students will work on completing their thesis which must be submitted during Trinity term.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2021). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia and Eastern Europe through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
Course outline
In the first year of the programme you will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language:
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. You will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, you will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable you to carry out research and writing for your 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen your connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
In the second year you will be able to specialise your knowledge through the choice of two option courses chosen from a list of options available for that academic year. Option courses include:
- Authoritarian Regimes
- Central Asia and the South Caucasus
- Chernobyl: Histories and Legacies
- Comparative Economics of Russia and Ukraine
- Ideology and Popular Culture
- Political Sociology
- Politics of EU and Eastern Europe
- Russian International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Post-Communist Cultures of Corruption
- Practices, Institutions, Networks
- Sexuality under and after State Socialism
- Central-Eastern Europe and Beyond and South East Europe
- Politics and European Intervention
Russian language tuition will continue and you will work on completing your thesis which must be submitted by Monday in Week 4 of Trinity term.
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia and Eastern Europe through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
Course outline
During the nine-month MSc programme you will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies:
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Through the Research Methods course you will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable you to carry out research and writing for your 15,000-word thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. You will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2023). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
**Course outline**
During the nine-month MSc programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES I).
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES II).
Through the Research Methods course students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full-time programme with ample time for self study.
**Russian language tuition**
Russian language tuition does not form part of the MSc programme. Students wishing to study Russian language should apply to the REES MPhil programme which incorporates a compulsory Russian language pathway.
**Research seminars**
The programme hosts the famous ‘Monday Seminar’ for the wider Oxford and UK academic community, which takes place at St Antony’s College. Student participation in research seminars is an important part of the programme, providing opportunities to see leading international scholars present their work and for networking and scholarly development.
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
**Course outline**
In the first year of the programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen students’ connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
**For the full description, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas**
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2022). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
During the nine-month MSc programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES I).
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES II).
Through the Research Methods course students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full-time programme with ample time for self study.
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
In the first year of the programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language.
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen students’ connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
In the second year students will be able to specialise more narrowly through the choice of two option courses chosen from a list of options available for that academic year. Option courses include:
- Central Asia and the South Caucasus
- Islam in the USSR
- Ideology and Popular Culture
- Illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe
- Russian International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Post-Communist Cultures of Corruption, Practices, Institutions, Networks
- South East Europe Politics and European Intervention.
Russian language tuition will continue and students will work on completing their thesis which must be submitted during Trinity term.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
**The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2021). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas.**
**MPhil**
The MPhil in Russian and East European Studies is a two-year programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia and Eastern Europe through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
Course outline
In the first year of the programme you will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies and Russian Language:
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in the economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. You will be required to submit essays and make class presentations. Through the research methods course, you will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable you to carry out research and writing for your 30,000-word thesis, while the Russian language course will deepen your connection with the region. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
In the second year you will be able to specialise your knowledge through the choice of two option courses chosen from a list of options available for that academic year. Option courses include:
- Authoritarian Regimes
- Central Asia and the South Caucasus
- Chernobyl: Histories and Legacies
- Comparative Economics of Russia and Ukraine
- Ideology and Popular Culture
- Political Sociology
- Politics of EU and Eastern Europe
- Russian International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Post-Communist Cultures of Corruption
- Practices, Institutions, Networks
- Sexuality under and after State Socialism
- Central-Eastern Europe and Beyond and South East Europe
- Politics and European Intervention
Russian language tuition will continue and you will work on completing your thesis which must be submitted by Monday in Week 4 of Trinity term.
**MSc**
The MSc in Russian and East European Studies is a nine-month programme for graduates who are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of Russia and Eastern Europe through the study of the region across a range of disciplines including history, economics, politics, international relations and sociology.
Course outline
During the nine-month MSc programme you will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies:
- History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe.
- Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe.
Through the Research Methods course you will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable you to carry out research and writing for your 15,000-word thesis.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. You will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full time programme with ample time for self study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
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