MSc in Russian and East European Studies

at University of Oxford

During the nine-month MSc programme students will study the following three core courses, along with Research Methods for Area Studies. 
 

• History of Russia, the USSR and Eastern Europe in the Twentieth Century

• Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 1: Politics and international relations. Covering topics in the politics, security and international relations of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES I).

• Contemporary Russian and East European Studies Part 2: Sociology and economics. Covering topics in economics and sociology of Russia and Eastern Europe (CREES II).
   

Through the Research Methods course students will receive training in relevant qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enable them to carry out research and writing for the thesis.
 

Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and classes. Students will be required to submit essays or equivalent written work and to make class presentations. It is a full-time programme with ample time for self study.

Degree-level qualifications
 

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
 

• a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours.
   

The qualification above should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines:

• politics

• economics

• international relations

• history

• sociology

• Slavic languages.
   

Students with degrees in other subjects are eligible to apply.
 

For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
 

GRE General Test scores
 

• No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
• Other qualifications, evidence of excellence and relevant experience
• Publications are not required.

Home    
£17,250

Overseas    
£27,460

A large proportion of REES graduates proceed to further research and to careers in academia. Graduates have also gone on to successful careers in many different countries in diverse areas of employment such as international organisations, the media, government, business and finance.