MLitt in Russian Studies

Director: Dr Roger Keys (rjk1@st-andrews.ac.uk)

Entrance Requirements: A good degree with Honours from a UK university or its equivalent

Programme Duration: One year

Aim of Programme: This degree offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of Russian literature, culture and history.

Programme Content: It consists of optional modules on Russian literature, such as the Russian Novel, Russian writers of the 1920s, Detailed Study of a Russian Author or Period, and a research skills module on the theory and practice of literary research. The MLitt normally concludes with the writing of a dissertation of 15,000 words on an agreed topic.