Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies MRes

The programme offers ESRC accredited training in language-based area studies, as well as advanced training in qualitative and quantitative methods, specialised area studies research training, and language training in one of the regions languages.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- The programme is intended for those who wish to pursue a research-based career in the region, with or without the completion of a PhD.<br/><br/><br/>- Annual scholarships are available for the language-based area studies pathways on a 2+3 (MRes + intensive language training to advanced level + PhD), 1+3 (MRes or intensive language training to advanced level + PhD) and +3 (PhD only) models, depending on your prior qualifications.<br/><br/><br/>- The University Library holds one of the best Russian, Central and East European collections in the world.<br/><br/><br/>- We have active postgraduate training links with thirteen overseas partner institutions in eleven countries. They visit to provide research master classes and participate in seminars.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take four core courses and submit a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>Language (Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian)<br/>Qualitative methods for social scientists<br/>Quantitative data analysis<br/>Research design.<br/><br/>Cultural history of communism<br/>Contested states: The Caucasus since 1991<br/>De facto states in the Post-Soviet space<br/>Media and democratisation in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union<br/>Rethinking Central Asian security<br/>Russian foreign policy<br/>Russia, China and international politics of Eurasia<br/>Statehood and nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe<br/>The geopolitics of Central Europe.<br/>Yugoslavia and After: themes and controversies<br/><br/>Note: Some languages and courses might not be available every year. You may also be able to choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences. Language training is offered over a range of levels from beginners to advanced. If you are a native speaker or have a degree in one of the region’s languages, you will take an additional course instead.