Russian
Learn the mother tongue of over 150 million people and access Russia’s politics, history, art and culture. As Russia plays an increasingly influential role on the world stage, knowledge of this language has never been more important to governments and businesses.
In addition to gaining a high level of grammatical and oral aptitude, you will also be able to delve into topics focusing on Russia’s literature, film, cultural history and contemporary society.
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Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Postgraduate research
The School of Modern Languages offers PhD, MPhil, and MSt (Res) research programmes. Research interests in the School cover many aspects of language studies, including:
- literature
- linguistics
- cinema
- history
- gender
- identity studies.
To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.
“I have always had a deep interest in Russian history and culture. I applied as a Single Honours History student, but picked up Russian and have never looked back! The Russian Department is small, so it has a friendly and relaxed feel. We can speak to tutors about anything and they are always happy to help. Having the opportunity to study in Russia for a year was the best experience of my life.”
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Awards
First in Scotland for modern languages
Guardian University Guide 2022
First in Scotland for Russian and East European languages
Complete University Guide 2022
School of Modern Languages
The School of Modern Languages has research and teaching expertise in seven different languages. The Department of Russian within the School combines teaching with internationally recognised research in a range of fields including literature and thought from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
Studying in St Andrews
The University offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to allow all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to apply.
Scholarships and funding options are available at every level of study.
St Andrews has variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
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