Russian and Politics

This four-year degree programme is jointly taught by the School of the Arts and the School of Politics and International Relations, and combines two different, but often complementary, areas of interest.

You'll divide your time equally between the two subjects, with the flexibility to tailor your degree with a wide choice of modules. You'll gain an excellent grounding in Russian language, taking core modules in written and spoken Russian, and explore its fascinating culture, politics, society and history. You’ll also learn to engage with political theories, ideas and ideologies, governments and institutions, and comparative politics.

The programme will give you a sophisticated understanding of the cultural references that shape Russian identities. You’ll spend your third year studying or working in a Russian-speaking country such as Latvia, immersing yourself in its language and society. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.

Course Modules

Compulsory Modules
Year 1:
• Culture and Language
• Thinking Politically
• Russian language module (streamed according to entry level)
Take one of the following module combinations:
• Political Analysis
• Politics in Action and Background to British Politics
• Politics in Action and Global Histories

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment typically includes a combination of written exams and coursework, a final-year dissertation, independent projects and creative journals.