Russian Studies and History, MA (Hons)

Studying Russian and History at Edinburgh enhances understanding of the contemporary world and historical contexts, with Russian spoken by around 150 million people as an official language in four countries and influential in global culture and politics. This joint honours programme allows students to develop advanced skills in Russian—speaking, writing, reading, listening, and translating—regardless of prior knowledge, while exploring its literature, culture, and international relations.In History, students engage with primary evidence and a wide range of themes, from the early Middle Ages to the present, across regions like Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Courses cover diverse approaches, including political, cultural, social, economic, intellectual, gender, and global history. Edinburgh's dynamic environment as a festival city and historical hub provides flexibility in the four-year degree, fostering broad cultural education and specialist skills valued by employers worldwide.