Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Language courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £23500 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £17500 - £29000 | £23000 - £38000 |
All English Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23604 | £22621 | £26261 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20530 - £26879 | £17475 - £27701 | £20591 - £33004 |
All English Studies Courses in the UK
Course Description
Around 150 million people in the world speak Russian, which is widely used in global cultural and political contexts. It is the official language of four countries, is commonly understood throughout Eastern Europe, and in the last thirty years has seen transnational mobility on an unprecedented scale. For example, there are large communities of Russian-speakers in China, Central Asia, the United States, and Western Europe.
This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study Russian in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time. These changes can be traced through written materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to text messages, and more recently, through recordings of spoken English.
Combining the linguistic and cultural study of languages demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
Russian Studies
Study Russian with us, and you will learn the language alongside Russian literature and culture, as well as developing an awareness of Russia's political and historical contexts.
Through intensive language study, you will have the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading, listening and translating skills in Russian.
Our Year 1 courses are streamed according to how much Russian you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner.
English Language
Your studies will develop your knowledge and understanding of:
- the principles of theoretical linguistics
- the way we learn language
- the regional and social variations of language, particularly the English language
- methods of communication
As part of the programme, you can opt to study the Scots language, which has its own rich linguistic and literary tradition.
English Language courses of particular interest to students of Russian cover:
- the speech sounds of the world's languages
- variation in the languages of the world
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All English Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All English Language courses of The University of Edinburgh
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 24% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 13% | Elementary occupations |
| 12% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 7% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 3% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for English Language
All English Language courses of The University of Edinburgh
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
QR37
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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FAQ about Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25024 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (24%), Elementary occupations (13%), Teaching Professionals (12%), Media Professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 58. This means that 58% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #9 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- Russian Studies and English Language MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 176 which is higher than 82.93% of all English Language courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024