Russian Studies

Degree: Master of Arts in Russian Studies
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
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The Leiden Master’s Programme in Russian Studies comprises a balanced combination of different disciplines, making it unique in the Netherlands. You will be part of a broadly oriented programme that consists of four key academic disciplines: history, political science, economics and culture.

You do not need to have a command of Russian to be able to follow this master’s programme.

The information about this programme is available in the following languages:

Programme

The programme, composed of the modules Russian Culture, Politics, Economics and History, has a degree of in-built flexibility. You can exchange any single module for a module of your choosing outside the department. Examples of possible exchange courses include:

  • Slavic culture
  • Slavic language or literature
  • History
  • Political science
  • International economics.

At the end of the programme you will produce a thesis based on your original research work. You will be supervised throughout by a member of academic staff specialised in your specific field of research. Before you begin, you will receive expert tuition through a seminar on thesis writing. This will give you the opportunity to present your preliminary results, to raise questions or to discuss methodological issues regarding your research.

For the most up to date course overview, see the e-Prospectus.