Slavic and Eurasian Cultures

Overview

Candidates for this Master in Slavic and Eurasian Cultures program at Duke University must achieve language proficiency the equivalent of three years of Polish or Turkish language instruction. 

Master's candidates who are in residence should complete all requirements within two calendar years of their first registration. We require that all Master of Arts candidates complete and defend a master's thesis by the end of their studies (typically, the fourth semester).

Transfer Credits

A maximum of six units of graduate credit may be transferred from an accredited school, although such a transfer will not reduce the minimum number of units taken at Duke.  A minimum grad of "G" or "B" (or their equivalent) must have been earned on any work proposed for transfer credit. 

Graduate Student Advising

During the first year of the M.A. program, graduate students are advised by the Director of Graduate Studies.  We urge students to start thinking about a specialization as well as a possible master's thesis topic during this year.  In the second year, students should meet each semester with the DGS to be sure they are meeting requirements; they also may designate a separate thesis advisor with whom they will work throughout the year.