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

The 20th century brought dramatic shifts to Central and Eastern Europe through war, revolution, and social-economic upheaval, 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, alongside German language and culture studies spanning the 18th century to today.At the University of Glasgow, with over 75 years of leading research, students gain insights into global concerns, amplified by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies serves as a national hub, hosting the Europe-Asia Studies journal and extensive library collections. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian, paired with practical German courses. Graduates excel in careers at the European Commission, FCDO, governments, NGOs, journalism, and business, amid high demand from EU/NATO expansion and regional developments.