Philosophy and Russian BA (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Course info

This degree combines philosophy with the study of Russian. Russian is a language of strategic importance spoken by people across several countries and large diasporic communities, including in the UK. The course provides a valuable skill set, ideally tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.For philosophy, you will study units covering an introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity.You will follow a structured language course in Russian, as well as explore the rich ...Read more

This degree combines philosophy with the study of Russian. Russian is a language of strategic importance spoken by people across several countries and large diasporic communities, including in the UK. The course provides a valuable skill set, ideally tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.For philosophy, you will study units covering an introduction to philosophy, logic, and realism and normativity.You will follow a structured language course in Russian, as well as explore the rich literature, cinema, history, thought, politics, religion, and visual culture of Russian-speaking countries and communities. You will spend your third year abroad in a country where Russian is widely spoken, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge. To find out more about studying abroad, visit Global Opportunities (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/global-opportunities/go-abroad/).Both departments encourage strong synergy between research and teaching, which results in a vibrant learning environment as staff respond to new research. This course combination offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges and a range of options that will allow you to pursue your own interests.Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one project supervision. Assessments may include presentations, essays, commentaries, exams, collaborative projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and dissertations.Our course will ensure you practise a range of skills, which will make you attractive to future employers in the sector of your choice.Russian can be studied from beginners' level and post-A level (or equivalent). As a modern languages student, you will have access to our state-of-the-art Multimedia Centre. You can also access extracurricular activities such as talks by visiting speakers, societies, language cafes, student newspapers, and talent shows.

Key stats

Philosophy
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
48/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
16th
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
82%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£21,000
Slavic Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Slavic Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Slavic Studies graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

put yourself out there go to baddock or it will not be as much fun. also get catered. i would change my timetable. bristol is great there are very many bizzare people here, if you..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Dec 13

The SU lived up to its terrible reputation in my first year, but as a head of a society in second year I've had a bit of contact with the ex-students who work there and they seem..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Standard offer: AAB.Contextual offer: BBB.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAABB.

Advanced Higher: AB.

Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

Applicants must also meet these GCSE profile requirements: standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent).For more information: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/

Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level.Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Slavic Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
50%
Russian
38%
Spanish
28%
English Literature
28%
History
28%
HESA
Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
40%
Mathematics
38%
Religious Studies & Theology
33%
English Literature
31%
Biology
26%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£23,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£23,900 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
put yourself out there go to baddock or it will not be as much fun. also get catered. i would change my timetable. bristol is great there are very many bizzare people here, if you...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
09 Dec 13
The SU lived up to its terrible reputation in my first year, but as a head of a society in second year I've had a bit of contact with the ex-students who work there and they seem...
Read more
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