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Russian Studies: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
Address
Russian Studies: University of Birmingham, Tricia Carr, Centre for Russian and East European Studies, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Cultural Studies
Duration 
4 years
Telephone 
+44(0)121 414 6346
Fax 
+44(0)121 414 3423
E-mail 

P.A....@bham.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.crees.bham.ac.uk



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Why study Russia? Because Russia is an important player on the global scene. It is a country that has undergone fascinating and tumultuous changes in the past century. Western businesses are spending billions of pounds investing in Russia and other former Soviet markets and need employees who can both speak the language and understand the history, politics and culture of the country and region.

The Russian Studies programmes are based in the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES), part of the University’s European Research Institute. CREES is recognised as the leading research centre for this subject in the UK.

First year

No prior knowledge of the Russian language is necessary to enter our programmes. In the first and second years, students are divided into small groups according to whether they are beginners or have an A level or equivalent in Russian. (Students with AS level Russian are placed in the advanced group, and given extra tutorial support to catch up.)

After the end of the first year, the beginners travel to the city of Petrozavodsk in Russia for an intensive four-week language programme, for which many of the costs are covered by the University.

In addition, students choose from a variety of Russian Studies modules including Outlines of Russian History, Nineteenth Century Russian Literature, and Twentieth Century Russian Politics.

Second year

In addition to more advanced language classes you can choose from a variety of Russian Studies modules including Cultural Politics of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia in Revolution 1900–1936, and Twentieth Century Russian Literature. You also have the option of studying Polish

The year abroad

You can choose to spend your year abroad in various locations including Moscow, St Petersburg, Yaroslavl, Petrozavodsk, Tver and Volgograd, spending either the whole year in one place or a semester in two (if you are studying Russian with another language, your year abroad can be spent in both countries). There is also the opportunity to spend a semester in Krakow, Poland.

Fourth year

In addition to core modules, you can choose from a variety of modules including Business Russian, the Russian Economy and Russian Visual Culture. You also write an extended essay or dissertation on a Russian Studies theme. In addition, modules in Ukrainian and Polish languages are offered.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is by means of a mixture of small group oral classes, tutorials, seminars, classes and lectures. Assessment methods vary, but usually involve a mixture of assessed written work and examinations

Career opportunities

Graduates with skills in the Russian language and knowledge of Russia and Eastern Europe are in demand and are sought by Western companies, government agencies, the EU, media and other organisations.

Other ways to study Russian

  • In addition to the Single Honours programme, Russian Studies is available:
  • As half of a Joint Honours degree
  • As part of the BA Modern Languages programme
  • As part of the BA programmes in:
    • Modern Languages and European Studies (Politics)
    • Modern Languages and European Studies (Society, Culture and History)
    • Culture, Society and Communication (Europe)
    • Modern Languages with Film Studies
    • Modern Languages (TEFL)
  • As a Major subject in a range of other Modern Languages Major/Minor combinations

Please see our website www.crees.bham.ac.uk for details of other programmes involving Russian.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB–BBB
  • Required subjects and grades: a modern language at GCSE grade B minimum
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32–34 points

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

  • Admissions Tutor: Dr Natasha Rulyova
  • Telephone enquiries: +44 (0)121 414 6357/8017/6346
  • Email: crees@bham.ac.uk

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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