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Russian Studies and Classics MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: RQ78

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with Russian, an East Slavic language, they are also the languages of many highly influential literary and cultural works.Studying Russian and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past. Beyond Europe, our flexible joint honours programme is your gateway to communities of Russian speakers in China, Central Asia and the United States.


Russian

On our programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading, listening and translating skills in Russian. Our Year 1 courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner. Over the course of your four years, you will explore Russian literature and culture, past and present. You will also develop an awareness of Russia's international political and historical contexts.


Classics

You will explore the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society, opting to take a Latin, Greek or non-language pathway through Classics study.


Why Edinburgh

As a world-leading festival city and home of two World Heritage Sites, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study ancient and modern languages in their cultural context.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,000per year

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

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Classics

    17th out of 24 2

    9th out of 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    174 87%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    21st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    22nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    179 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    12th

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