Central and East European Studies (SocSci), MA (Hons)

The 20th century brought dramatic shifts to Central and Eastern Europe through wars, revolutions, and profound social and economic changes. The fall of communism sparked ongoing transformations, including rising populism in Central and South-East Europe, 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.At the University of Glasgow, with over 75 years of leading research, students gain insights into globally vital topics, highlighted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict—the largest in Europe since World War II. The University hosts the Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies, the prestigious Europe-Asia Studies journal, and an extensive Russian and East European library. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Graduates pursue careers in the European Commission, UK Foreign Office, governments, embassies, NGOs, journalism, and business, amid high demand from EU/NATO expansion and regional developments.