Overview

With the opening of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the world has become smaller. The most important parts of Russia industrially and strategically – East Siberia and the south-east Russian Far East, the regions closest to Aotearoa New Zealand – have opened up for independent trade, business, and cultural contacts with Russia's eastern and southern neighbours. For the first time, direct business contacts have become possible between Aotearoa and Russia. This new situation is a favourable development for the future of Russian studies in Aotearoa.

Programme Structure

The courses include:

Elementary Russian Language A

Elementary Russian Language B
The Soviet Experiment and Its Aftermath
Intermediate Russian Language A
Intermediate Russian Language B
Tsardom to Empire: Russian History 1480 to 1917
The Soviet Experiment and Its Aftermath
Advanced Russian Language A
Advanced Russian Language B
Tsardom to Empire: Russian History 1480 to 1917

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard. You are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements.

Qualification specific requirements

Candidates must have qualified for a bachelor's degree and satisfied the prerequisites for the subject concerned. Prerequisites vary between departments, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in the subject concerned are required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33383 AUD / year

≈ 33383 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

6556 AUD / year

≈ 6556 AUD / year

Additional Details

All fees are set and invoiced in New Zealand Dollars.

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Christchurch

Financing

Funding

Student loans and allowances

Overseas financial aid

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Scholarships Information

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