Master's Programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies
120 credits
Why has Russia started the war with Ukraine and how is it reshaping the region? How are East European democracies dealing with their Soviet past? And what exactly is happening in Belarus? All these questions and more are explored in the Master’s Programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies. Through a combination of lectures, seminars and Russian language classes which are taught by experts in the field, as well as rigorous self-study, our programme offers a unique opportunity to study Russia and the post-Soviet space.
During your second year of study, a vital part of the programme is the opportunity to further your learning through internship opportunities or another intensive language course in Russia for those interested in studying abroad.
Premises are in the historic center of Uppsala and as a student you have easy access to professors, researchers and administrative staff, all of them experts in their fields. The atmosphere is friendly with extra-curricular activities organized by the student association TSARES. There are also weekly seminars organized by the institute that offer insights and discussions with some of the leading actors in our area of research.
The programme is cross-disciplinary and has an international profile. It prepares you for a variety of careers such as an analyst, government worker, researcher, policy consultant in the private and public sectors, both in Sweden and abroad. The degree also qualifies you for applying for doctoral studies in the Humanities or Social Sciences. The programme is taught in English.
For further information regarding the master's programme kindly visit programme's page on Uppsala University homepage.
Timeline
Year 1
Semester 1
The first semester consists of three compulsory courses. The first is a methods course (5 credits). The second course provides an overview of the history, culture and society of Russia and the Soviet Union (10 credits). The third course is a course in Russian language at either beginner's, intermediate or advanced level depending on one's prior knowledge (15 credits).
Semester 2
The second semester starts out with a mandatory course about research methods worth 7.5 credits. The next 7.5 credit course is also mandatory and delas with economic, legal and social developments in Russia and the post-Soviet region. The third compulsory course brings up international relations with a focus on key issues regarding developments in the area. The fourth compulsory course is in Russian language at either beginner's, intermediate or advanced level (7.5 credits).
Year 2
Semester 3
The third semester is devoted to writing the Master's thesis (30 credits).
Semester 4
The fourth semester offers four different options: an internship in Sweden or abroad (30 credits), a Russian language course at a partner university abroad (30 credits), a couple of elective courses (15 credits each), or a relevant course or two offered within other Master's degree programmes.
Courses
Compulsory courses
Introduction to Method and Knowledge Production in Russian and Eurasian Studies, 5 credits
History, Culture, and Society of Russia and the Soviet Union, 10 credits
Post-Soviet Transformation: Economic, Legal and Social Development in Russia, 7.5 credits
Russia's Role in World Politics, 7.5 credits
Research Methods in Russian and Eurasian Studies, 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis, 30 credits
Russian language courses
Russian in Professional Contexts 1, 15 credits
Russian in Professional Contexts 2, 7.5 credits
Approaches to Social Sciences 1, 15 credits
Approaches to Social Sciences 2, 7.5 credits
Elective courses
Internship, 30 credits
Justice in Post-Soviet Eurasia: Multiculturalism, Gender and Environmental Governance, 15 credits
Transformation in the Post-Soviet Space: Politics, Economics and Identity, 15 credits
From Post-Soviet to Post.Truth: Eastern European Media Systems, 15 credits
Problems of Nationalism. Contemporary and Historical Perspectives in Russia and Eurasia, 15 credits
Application
The programme starts once a year but there are two application rounds. The first round is aimed at international students and is done through www.universityadmissions.se. The second application round is aimed at domestic students and is done through www.antagning.se. Application code: UU-M2482.
For further information regarding the master's programme kindly visit programme's page on Uppsala University homepage.
Contact
Director of Studies
Matthew Kott
E-mail: studierektor-ires@uu.se
Phone: +46 (0)18-471 53 55
Deputy Director of Studies
Jevgenija Gehsbarga
E-mail: master@ires.uu.se
Phone: +46 (0) 18 471 1630