Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Slavic studies
Overview
The department prides from University of Bristol itself on its strong, active research culture, and the research interests of staff span a broad range of disciplinary emphases.
Career Prospects
A large number of graduates from this programme develop careers in higher education or work on high-level research projects in the field of Russian; some graduates take up careers in translating and interpreting.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Russian and Russophone literature from the 18th century to the present;
- Russian intellectual history from the 19th century to the 20th century;
- Russian and Soviet film and visual culture;
- Soviet history;
- Stalinist culture and the Stalin cult;
- British-Soviet wartime relations (1941-45)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA Required
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent.
- Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent).
- Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 40,243 AUD / year (≈ 21,300 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,163 AUD / year (≈ 4,850 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Home: part-time: £2,553 per year
Living Costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,417–2,381 AUD / month

