Central & East European Studies / Philosophy (SocSci), MA (Hons)

The 20th century brought dramatic shifts to Central and Eastern Europe through wars, revolutions, and profound social-economic changes. The fall of communism sparked ongoing transformations, including rising populism, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and instability in the Caucasus and Central Asia. From the Baltic to the Balkans and Berlin to Vladivostok, this programme examines key regional issues alongside philosophy, the reasoned pursuit of answers to profound questions on knowledge, life, morality, science, and human nature.At the University of Glasgow, with over 75 years of leadership in Central & East European Studies, students gain insights into global challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war. The University hosts the Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies, the Europe-Asia Studies journal, and extensive libraries. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian, with reading parties and a Philosophy Society. Graduates pursue careers in the EU, governments, NGOs, journalism, and business, bolstered by analytical skills; many advance to postgraduate philosophy studies.