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Russian Studies and English Language - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: QR37

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study Russian in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time. These changes can be traced through written materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to text messages, and more recently, through recordings of spoken English.Combining the linguistic and cultural study of languages demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.Study Russian with us, and you will learn the language alongside Russian literature and culture, as well as developing an awareness of Russia's political and historical contexts.Through intensive language study, you will 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 Russian you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner.Your studies will develop your knowledge and understanding of:the principles of theoretical linguisticsthe way we learn languagethe regional and social variations of language, particularly the English languagemethods of communication

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 93 3

    9th out of 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    186 88%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    31st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.73 68%

    92nd

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    200 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.62 65%

    14th

    2

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