Course summary

Around 150 million people in the world speak Russian, which plays an important role in global cultural and political contexts. It is the official language of four countries, is widely understood throughout Eastern Europe, and in the last thirty years has seen transnational mobility on an unprecedented scale. Studying Russian and Classics helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Russian On this joint honours programme, you will learn the Russian language alongside Russian literature and culture, as well as developing an awareness of Russia's political and historical contexts. Our Year 1 Russian courses are streamed according to how much of the language you already know, so it does not matter if you are a complete beginner. Intensive language tuition, including a year spent studying in Russia, will teach you how to read, write and speak the language to a high standard, including in translation. Classics You will explore the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society, opting to take a Latin, Greek or non-language pathway through Classics study. Why Edinburgh The four-year degree gives you choice and flexibility in what you study. In Years 1 and 2, you will choose option courses from a broad list of disciplines in addition to Russian Studies and Classics. You will then specialise in the topics that interest you most as you move through honours study.