Course overview

On this course you will devote half of your time to English studies and half to the study of Russian language, culture, history and society. As well as spending the third year abroad, you will also take part in a special subsidised course in Russia in the summer vacation after your first year.

Year one

In English Studies, you have a choice of three core modules from the areas of English language, modern English literature, medieval studies and drama. In Russian, you take modules designed to consolidate and advance your knowledge of the language alongside modules on Russian culture, history, cinema and literature. You also take part in a special subsidised course in Russia in the summer vacation.

Year two

In English, you will choose core modules to develop your studies in at least two areas of the discipline. You will also have the opportunity to choose one literary period option, to explore how and why literature can be read in terms of an historical 'age' or 'epoch'. In Russian, you take language modules leading up to the year abroad and further options in literary and cultural studies.

Year three

Spent in Russia either taking courses or on a work placement, such as teaching English language in a school.

Year four

You have the same wide range of final year options in English Studies as single honours students. In Russian, you apply your language skills in high-level modules, including employment related ones. You also apply the skills and knowledge acquired earlier in the course to specialised modules on topics in which you have become particularly interested. There are optional fast-track modules for learning Serbian/Croatian and Slovene.

By the end of the course

You will have reached a high level of expertise in Russian (students of both courses can expect to be at a similar level) and be able to use the language in increasingly sophisticated contexts, including employment related situations. Your international experience will prove to employers that you are adaptable, independent and able to cope in challenging situations. Your transferable skills will include the ability to communicate effectively, think independently and construct a logical argument.

Websites

Russian and Slavonic Studies
English Studies