Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies PgDip/MRes
University of Glasgow
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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.WHY THIS PROGRAMMEThe programme is intended for those who wish to pursue a research-based career in the region, with or without the completion of a PhD.Annual scholarships are available for the language-based area studies pathways on a 2+3 (MRes + ...Read more

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 region's languages.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The University Library holds one of the best Russian, Central and East European collections in the world.
  • 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.

Students will also achieve PgDip exit awards during this course.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Many of our graduates have gone on to establish careers as lecturers and researchers at universities in the UK, Norway, Greece, Italy and Poland or have become secondary school teachers. Some have also gone on to pursue research and policy-making careers with government, business and international organisations.

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28th
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2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject. Applicants from other subject backgrounds, however, will be considered.

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£10,650 per year

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£24,000 per year

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£24,000 per year

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