BA Russian Studies

Institution University of Nottingham
Method At the institution
Location Nottingham
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Russian Studies

Objectives This course offers the study of Russian language and culture, providing you with the high-level linguistic, analytical and presentation skills that prepare you for a wide range of careers. You will also get the unique opportunity to take a two-week subsidised course in Russia during the first-year summer vacation to prepare you for your year abroad.
Entry requirements Required subjects: Russian A level or good AS level IB score: 28-30 (5 in Russian)
Academic title BA Russian Studies
Course description BA Russian Studies

Programme

Year one

All students take language modules. Beginners in Russian or Serbian/Croatian have special introductory modules which take you to approximately A level and give you a good grasp of the spoken language. Students who already know Russian take more advanced modules. You also take introductory modules on culture, history, cinema and literature. Modules can also be taken in other Departments. You will take part in a special subsidised course in Russia or a Serbian/Croatian-speaking area in the first summer vacation.

Year two

The second year consolidates your language study in preparation for the year abroad and offers further broad coverage of the subject. You can also start to learn another Slavonic language (Serbian/Croatian, Slovene, Polish or Russian, as appropriate).

Year three

Spent in Russia, studying at a university or language school, with further opportunities for travel and volunteer work; if you are learning a second Slavonic language, there is also an opportunity to spend a short time in that area.

Year four

In the last year, you apply your languages in high-level modules, including employment-related ones. You also apply the skills and knowledge acquired earlier in the course to specialised modules on topics in which you have become particularly interested. We have a wide range of options, taught by experts in the field. There are also optional fast-track modules for learning Serbian/Croatian and Slovene.