Central & East European Studies with Quantitative Methods (SocSci), MA (Hons)

The 20th century brought dramatic shifts to Central and Eastern Europe through war, revolution, and social-economic upheaval. The fall of communism sparked ongoing changes, 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. The University of Glasgow's Q-Step Centre enhances quantitative skills for data analysis and evidence-based insights.For over 75 years, Glasgow's Central & East European Studies has led theoretically informed, rigorous research on the Baltic States, Balkans, Caucasus, Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia. The Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies serves as a national hub, hosting the Europe-Asia Studies journal and a premier library collection. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Graduates pursue careers in the European Commission, FCDO, governments, embassies, NGOs, journalism, and business, with high demand amid EU/NATO expansion and regional developments.