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Studying Russian and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past. Beyond Europe, our flexible joint honours programme is your gateway to communities of Russian speakers in China, Central Asia and the United States.

Year 1:
If you have no previous knowledge of Russian you will take Russian Studies 1A, an intensive beginners language course. Through classes in grammar, speaking, listening, writing and reading, you will build the foundations of Russian language skills. If you have studied the language before, you will take Russian Studies 1B.

You will select two courses from Classics, chosen from The Greek and/or Roman World, Ancient Greek and Latin.

Year 2:
You will continue to study Russian language, expanding your range of vocabulary and using increasingly complex grammar. You will study two Classics courses, following your pathway in Ancient Greek or Latin, or choosing from non-language options.

Year 3:
You will spend Year 3 in a country where Russian is spoken, improving your language and independent study skills, and engaging with Russophone, Eastern European or Central Asian cultures. Although students are not currently sent to Russia and Ukraine, the university are still able to fully support them to spend time studying abroad, for example, in Estonia or Armenia.

Year 4:
You will hone your honours-level language skills in Russian. You will also choose from a range of specialist, honours-level courses in both Russian Studies and Classics. You will also complete a dissertation in Russian.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus a language other than English at B and English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus a language other than English at B and English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.