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Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics MSc

King's College London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Waterloo Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

MSc Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics - the flagship degree programme of the Kings Russia Institute - equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to understand the processes of political, economic and social change that are continuing to reshape Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Taught by leading researchers and bringing a range of policy professionals directly into the classroom, the programme allows students to choose to focus on particular areas of academic or professional interest, such as:
• Eurasian Political Economy & Energy, focusing on political and economic analysis of the extraction, production, and export of energy in Eurasia. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the interconnected challenges facing the energy sector throughout the region and stretching into the European Union, alongside a range of robust approaches to policy and academic analysis and
• Russian and East European Politics & Society, focusing on the challenges facing states and societies in Russia and throughout the region now embroiled in military conflict, including the failure of reform agendas, and the contours of increasingly contentious domestic and foreign politics. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of Russian and post-Soviet current events, and a mastery of a social- scientific approaches to analysis.

Key benefits

  • A rigorous, analysis-driven, multi-disciplinary social-science course focusing on the most pressing challenges facing the region.
  • High-quality research-based teaching by academics at the top of their fields, alongside unique opportunities to engage with policy practitioners.
  • Unparalleled opportunities to study Russia, Eurasia, and East Europe in a world-spanning context, within the School of Politics & Economics and across our Global Institutes.
  • A network of connections, including a wide range of links with London-based academic, economic and political institutions, as well as international businesses, government agencies, international organisations and academic think tanks.

Employability

You will develop skills and knowledge over the duration of this course which will make you more attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates have gone on to careers in analytical, research or strategic roles in business, particularly the energy sector, political risk analysis, consulting, in diplomacy, international civil service, non-governmental organisations, media and journalism and to further academic research.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 26,160per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

King's College London

King's College London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    8th out of 79 2

    8th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    185 81%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    1st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    41st

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    186 87%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    6

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