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Russian and Post-Soviet Politics MA

UCL (University College London)

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA in Russian and Post-Soviet Politics offers the opportunity to study the politics, societies, and international relations of states and societies of the former Soviet Union from an in-depth area studies perspective. Core options allow students to focus on Ukraine, Moldova, the Baltic states, or Central Asia, as well as Russia. Additional optional modules enable students to explore theoretical approaches from political science, sociology, and international relations, or to study a language of the region. The programme develops specialist knowledge of a strategically important but complex region, equipping students with analytical and research skills relevant for future work or further study. This degree offers you a structured, focused programme as well as flexibility to pursue individual interests. Study of Russian and post-Soviet politics is supplemented by a wide range of options on other regions of the former Soviet Union and broad thematic issues such as corruption and governance, ethno-political conflict, nationalism, sexual identity and security. You are also encouraged to learn Russian, Ukrainian or Estonian language. The programme is designed for those of you who seek to develop expertise in Russian and eastern European politics and society, and draw on the latest insights from political and social science. Students with backgrounds in social sciences and humanities are particularly welcome to apply but we will consider applicants from a range of undergraduate degrees..

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,400per year

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

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    5th out of 77 1

    4th out of 13 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    174 88%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    5th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    63rd

    13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    148 75%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    5th

    1

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