Economics / Russian, MA (Hons)

Studying economics at the University of Glasgow equips you with insights into how individuals and societies allocate scarce resources, produce goods, and distribute consumption, by evaluating costs, benefits, risks, and externalities. A Russian degree complements this by immersing you in a strategically vital language and its rich culture. Our programme offers deep market analysis, exploration of government policy, developing economies, business economics, international trade, and finance, supported by a diverse community, cutting-edge resources, and the triple-accredited Adam Smith Business School—meeting top global standards for education and research. Glasgow's longstanding expertise in Russian and Slavonic studies provides exceptional library collections.Graduates hone skills in research, analysis, communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving, securing roles at organisations like EY, Morgan Stanley, Shell, Scottish Government, National Australia Group Europe, and Hays plc. Modern languages careers span media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translation, interpreting, and the Civil Service, with Russian among the UN's six official languages.