MA Russian
About this course
MA in Russian, an Economics and Russian Studies degree centred on the study of the Russian language and culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year abroad for language immersion. The first year introduces the language through Russian 1. The second year builds proficiency with Russian Language 2 and Russian Culture 2. The third year is spent abroad on study. The final years advance linguistic and cultural expertise through modules such as Russian Honours Written Language (Junior), Russian Honours Spoken Language (Junior), and Russian Literature and State Power. Students can also select optional subsidiary languages including Czech, Polish, and Portuguese, and complete a Russian Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- Scotland: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Russian 1
- Russian Culture 2
- Russian Language 2
- RUSSIAN YEAR ABROAD STUDY
- Russian 20th Century Visual Culture
- Russian Honours Spoken Language (Junior)
- Russian Honours Spoken Language (Senior)
- Russian Honours Written Language (Junior)
- Russian Honours Written Language (Senior)
- Russian Literature and State Power
- Russian Dissertation
- Subsidiary Czech Language (Beginners)
- Subsidiary Czech Language (Intermediate)
- Subsidiary Polish Language (Beginners)
- Subsidiary Polish Language (Intermediate)
- Subsidiary Portuguese Language (Beginners)
- Subsidiary Portuguese Language (Intermediate)
- Subsidiary Russian Language (Beginners)
- Subsidiary Russian Language (Intermediate)
- Brave New Worlds: Russian Culture in the Age of Revolution
- Existentialism: Atheism, Reason, and Faith
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Russian at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £19,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Russian at University of Glasgow do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Russian at University of Glasgow?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Russian at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Does MA Russian at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Russian at University of Glasgow?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.