East European Studies MRes

at University College London

Modules

MRes East European Studies offers two pathways for you to choose from:
 

Social Sciences Pathway
 

In Year 1, you will study a language at beginner level; choose elective modules from SSEES's economics, politics and sociology programmes; and undertake modules in specialist research methods training.  Possible research methods courses include quantitative and qualitative methods training and modules on political and social analysis.
 

In addition, all MRes students are encouraged to attend regular Research Centre Seminars.
 

All MRes students also attend the MA/MRes Dissertation Preparation Programme. This programme includes a detailed, subject-specific dissertation briefing, and session dedicated to library and information management skills.
 

In Year 2, you will continue your language study at intermediate level and complete a specialist module in Interdisciplinary Area Studies together with one or two elective modules from SSEES's social sciences programmes.  The core of Year 2 is the work on the research dissertation, which in previous years has been around 20,000 words.
 

Arts & Humanities Pathway

In Year 1, you will study a language at beginner level; choose elective modules from SSEES's history, language and culture programmes; and undertake modules in specialist research methods training.  Possible research methods courses include quantitative and qualitative methods training and modules on political and social analysis.
 

In addition, all MRes students are encouraged to attend regular Research Centre Seminars.
 

All MRes students also attend the MA/MRes Dissertation Preparation Programme. This programme includes a detailed, subject-specific dissertation briefing, and session dedicated to library and information management skills.
 

In Year 2, you will continue your language study at intermediate level and complete a specialist module in Interdisciplinary Area Studies together with one or two elective modules from SSEES's arts and humanities programmes.  The core of Year 2 is the work on the research dissertation, which in previous years has been around 20,000 words.
 

Compulsory modules

•  Interdisciplinary Area Studies
•  M.Res East European Studies Final Dissertation
   

Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Overseas tuition fees

£22,900
 

Graduates of the programme will possess the attributes to complete a PhD within three years or to enter the labour market directly with advanced analytical and research skills, regional expertise and proficiency in a language of the area. The rigorous exams we set for our language courses mean that potential employers or prospective PhD supervisors will know that our graduates can work effectively with the languages they have studied.
 

Internship opportunities and excellent links with other universities in the region as well as suite of leading events and research seminars complement your studies.