MA Russian and Eurasian Studies
Leiden, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 20,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch, EU/EEA, Swiss and Surinamese students: €2,530 per year | Second Dutch master’s programme: €16,300 per year
Introduction
In the Russian and Eurasian Studies master's programme our experts devote attention to the most recent developments, currently the war in Ukraine. Several courses will provide context and background about this war.
Why study Russian and Eurasian Studies at Leiden University?
This one-year master’s degree explores Russia and the Eurasian world from the perspectives of language, literature and culture, or politics, history and economics. Leiden University's Faculty of Humanities has been studying Russia and the Slavic world since 1913. Scholars from around the world come to Leiden University to study and teach this important field. You will learn from our faculty members as well as visiting international scholars who also devote attention to the most recent developments.
What are your career prospects?
As the MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies is a unique programme which stands out from other programmes it is often seen as an asset by companies, non-profit organizations and government institutions. The impact of Russia in the current geopolitical situation which has changed dramatically since the war that Russia started against Ukraine also has led to a bigger demand for graduates with expertise in Russia and a solid command of the Russian language in governmental organisations and NGO’s. As a graduate of the master’s programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies, you will be qualified to meet this demand, with a range of career prospects that are both directly and indirectly related to your studies.
International classrooms and internships
An international classroom makes this a particularly rich learning environment for students. A competitive scholarship and internship programme also gives you the opportunity to study or do an internship abroad. Do you want to find out if you are eligible for this Master’s programme?
Curriculum
The Master's programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies offers you the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge of this region. The programme provides you with a qualification which is recognised by organisations around the world, and offers excellent preparation for a diverse range of careers.
Programme structure
The master's programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies offers you flexibility in the areas you choose to focus on in your studies. The core curriculum for all students includes the course on Information and Disinformation (5 EC) and the Research Seminar (5 EC) in the first semester, and the writing of a thesis (20EC) in the second semester. You are expected to choose at least two more of the courses from the list in the prospectus. In addition, you can opt for: a third course (10 EC) from within the programme; an elective (10 EC) from other MA programmes, or an internship (10 EC).
At the end of the programme, you are required to write a thesis based on original research. A member of our academic staff specialised in your field of research will supervise you throughout the writing of your thesis.
- Research Seminar Russian and Eurasian Studies 5
- Eurasia and Eurasianisms: Concepts and Contentions 5
- Post-Soviet Wars: Economic Collapses and Their Violent Consequences 10
- Old Church Slavic Language and Culture 10
- Ukrainian Politics and International Relations 10
- Imagining the Russian Provinces in Literature and Film (1820 - 2020) 10
- Culture and Conquest: the Impact of the Mongols and their Descendants 10
- MA Thesis Russian and Eurasian Studies 20
- Internship Russian and Eurasian Studies 10
- Russia Revisited in War and Revolution (1914-1921) 10
- Food, language and culture in Russia and Eurasia 10
- The war in Ukraine and the language of propaganda 10
- Georgian Morphology 5
- Introduction to the Georgian Language 10
- What's Next? First Steps in Crafting Your Career (MA)
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Career Opportunities
The master’s programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies degree is a qualification that will open doors to a wide range of careers. Exactly because the MA in Russian Studies is a unique programme which stands out from other programmes it is often seen as an asset by companies, non-profit organizations and government institutions.
The impact of Russia in the current geopolitical situation which has changed dramatically since the war that Russia started against Ukraine also has led to a bigger demand for graduates with expertise in Russia and a solid command of the Russian language in governmental organisations and NGO’s. As a graduate of the master’s programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies, you will be qualified to meet this demand, with a range of career prospects that are both directly and indirectly related to your studies.
Examples of the diverse roles of our graduates include:
- Academic staff member for Eastern European collection
- Political editor
- Regional coordinator at a human rights organisation
- Librarian of Eastern European material
- Partner for management and business development
- Consultant
- Information manager at a network organisation of consultants and policy experts
- Project manager/policy advisor
- Communications officer at an NGO