Overview

Regions covered include central and Eastern Europe, the western Balkans and most parts of the former Soviet Union.

The Political Analysis (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA course offered at the University College London (UCL) tackles issues such as democracy and authoritarianism, corruption, ethno-political conflict, foreign policy and security in both thematic and area/country-oriented modules. Students are able to either focus on one region or to study regions across the post-communist world. All students take a core module in political analysis and have the option of learning Russian or another east European language.

Careers

With their specialist knowledge and language skills, SSEES Master's graduates can be found in business, finance, the media, international agencies, charities, diplomacy, international security organisations, the law, and academia.

Employability

The range of modules offered allows students either to focus on one region or to study regions across the post-communist world.

The MA opens up a range of opportunities and previous graduates from this programme have gone on to work in think tanks; political parties; national, European and international private and public sector organisations; and in the media and in NGOs as political analysts.

Other graduates have gone on to further academic study. Internship opportunities and excellent links with other universities in the region as well as suite of leading events and research seminars complement your studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Analysis

And at least one chosen from:

Qualitative Methods

Understanding and Analysing Data

Comparative Analysis in Social and Political Research

Discourse Analysis

Quantitative Methods

Advanced Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

European Studies Political Science Slavic studies View 12 other Masters in Slavic studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard

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

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time

UK: £8,000
International: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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