Russian / Central and East European Studies, MA (Hons)

A degree in Russian enables you to study a language of strategic international importance while exploring the richness of Russian culture. Glasgow boasts a long tradition in teaching Russian and Slavonic languages, supported by excellent resources in our dedicated language library.Central & East European Studies examines the dramatic 20th-century transformations in the region—from war, revolution, and socioeconomic upheaval to the collapse of communism and its enduring legacies. Spanning from the Baltic to the Balkans and Berlin to Vladivostok, the programme addresses key issues in this vital area. The University hosts a government-funded Centre of Excellence for Russian, Central & East European Studies, featuring year-round cultural, social, and academic events. Optionally, you may study Hungarian, Czech, or Polish.