Central & East European Studies / Italian, MA (Hons)

The 20th century brought dramatic shifts to Central and Eastern Europe through wars, revolutions, and social-economic upheavals, with communism's collapse sparking ongoing changes like populism, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and instability in the Caucasus and Central Asia. This course examines key issues from the Baltic to the Balkans and Berlin to Vladivostok, while optional Italian studies reveal the language and culture of a pivotal EU nation influential in Europe's politics and arts.At the University of Glasgow, with over 75 years of leading research, students gain insights into global challenges, amplified by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies, prestigious Europe-Asia Studies journal, and extensive library support excellence. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian; Italian is taught in small groups by native speakers. Graduates excel in the European Commission, FCDO, governments, NGOs, journalism, and business, with high demand from EU/NATO expansion.