Russian and Eurasian Studies Uppsala University

Overview

The Russian and Eurasian Studies program from Uppsala University has an international profile and prepares you for a career as an analyst in the private and public sectors, in Sweden and abroad. The degree also qualifies for applying for doctoral studies in the Humanities or Social Sciences.

The programme is developed by the Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (IRES) in cooperation with the Department of Informatics and Media and the Department of Modern Languages at Uppsala University. IRES is an international, multidisciplinary institute specialising in the study of Russia and the post-Soviet space.

The Master's Programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies is completely unique in Sweden and Scandinavia. The programme is multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating several academic disciplines, including political science, history, international relations, economics, law, cultural and media studies. You will study a range of courses based upon these subjects, combined with specialised Russian language courses.

Career:

The Master's Programme in Russian and Eurasian Studies provides you with highly sought after knowledge and understanding of Russia and the post-Soviet region, in combination with proficiency in the Russian language. Public agencies, private companies and international organisations have a growing need for area experts with this competence, both nationally and internationally. 

The programme prepares you for a career as an analyst in the private and public sphere, as well as for an academic career, both in Sweden and abroad.This programme also qualifies graduates to apply for doctoral studies in the Humanities or Social Sciences.