Overview

The Russian Studies degree at Queen Mary University of London has a longstanding expertise in Soviet cinema and writing, memory and trauma in 20th Russia, and 19th century literature and culture, with seminal studies on Chekhov, Dziga Vertov and films of the holocaust, among others.

Features

There is also a strong focus on Russophone and postcolonial studies, with the department being one of the few in the world where students can study post-Soviet literature and film from the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Decolonial approaches are also increasingly permeating Russian language teaching, including translation practice and theory, another particular strength of the department.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

19th century Russian literature

Soviet literature

Soviet cinema

Memory and trauma in twentieth century Russia

Russophone postcolonial theory, literature and culture

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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76

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100

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General requirements

a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent)

a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent)

proof of proficiency in academic English (e.g., minimum IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing), where applicable

a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department

capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference)

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Tuition Fee

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International

23050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23050 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

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