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Russian Studies and Linguistics makes an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of a modern language in its cultural, historical and political context, and the expression and creation of meaning, and how language works.

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 take two semester-long introductory courses in linguistics - Linguistics and English Language 1A and 1B.

Year 2:
You will continue to study Russian language, expanding your range of vocabulary and using increasingly complex grammar. You will take a course on linguistic theory.

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 wide range of specialist, honours-level courses in both Russian Studies and Linguistics. Building on all the knowledge and skills you have developed over four years, including in independent research, you will complete a dissertation.

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.