MRes Slavonic Languages & Cultures at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Slavonic Languages and Cultures at Glasgow covers the languages, history, society and culture of Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic, within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. Russian has been taught since 1917, with Czech and Polish Studies added after WWII.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Modern Languages and Cultures | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Combines taught and research elements: 60 to 80 credits of taught courses plus independent study contributing to knowledge, leading to a thesis of 20,000-30,000 words. Independent research leading to a thesis; proposals are welcomed from any area of Slavonic Studies. Strengths include Czech and Polish media, censorship in communist and post-communist Central Europe, Czech cinema since 1989, memory studies, Gulag literature, samizdat and auto/biographical studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate(s), CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test centre 70 overall with component minimums; other tests accepted); tests must be within 2 years 5 months of the start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee for 2026/27 as stated; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; part-time is half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). International & EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time is half the full-time fee; bench fees not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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