Russian
Russian is spoken by 250 million people in the world. It’s a distant cousin of English, a relative of Slavonic languages like Czech and Polish, and a gateway to diverse cultures and career paths. Browse our Russian modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All
These general language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), they aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Degrees with Russian
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a BA Modern Languages and Cultures degree with the school.
They are intended to build your proficiency in Russian over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your study of Russian culture in other modules.
Please visit the Russian and Slavonic Studies website for information on available degrees and culture-related modules.
- Year 1
Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Autumn and Spring semester (academic year): MLT939 Russian Beginner Intensive
- Post-A-Level pathway:
- Autumn: MLT01048 Russian Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT01049 Russian Advanced 2
- Year 2
Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
- Autumn: MLT01046 Russian Intermediate 1
- Spring: MLT01047 Russian Intermediate 2
Post-A-Level pathway:
- Year 4
Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway without a Year Abroad:
Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway with a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT909 Russian Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT910 Russian Proficient 2
Post-A-Level pathway:
International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.