In the Russian Studies major, you'll gain proficiency in the Russian language and a strong understanding of the culture, history and society of Russia. Courses within Russian Studies include language, culture and cinema. Students in their final year undertake a research project written in either English or Russian. Russian is one of the official languages of the United Nations, and with the increased foreign investment in the Russian economy, graduates with Russian language skills are in high demand in the workplace. If you want to use this major professionally, you should consider combining it with arts, science, education, politics, international communication, law, media, economics or finance.

Key Features

• Use your knowledge of Russian in whatever career you choose, whether in European business, a government/diplomatic role, or in an academic role specialising in the history or politics of Russia.
• Travel scholarships are available for study in Russia, in a University-run residential course or under exchange agreements.
• Units within this major, including language, culture and cinema, are taught by highly qualified native Russian speakers.

• art consultant
• communications coordinator
• community support worker
• cultural adviser
• customs and immigration consultant
• government and business consultant
• international trade consultant
• journalist
• language teacher (with further study)
• public servant
• tourism and travel consultant
• translator and interpreter (with further study)