Russian Studies and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Around 150 million people in the world speak Russian. It is the official language of four countries, is widely understood throughout Eastern Europe, and in the last thirty years has seen transnational mobility on an unprecedented scale.Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. Studying Russian and Philosophy together helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Russian Our Year 1 Russian courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner. Intensive language tuition, including a year spent studying in Russia, will teach you how to read, write and speak the language to a high standard, including in translation. You will explore Russian literature and culture. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts. Philosophy Studying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner.Philosophy: