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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Central & East European Studies [MA/MA(SocSci)]

Undergraduate · Social

Central & East European Studies [MA/MA(SocSci)]

University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

About this programme

Programme structure Year 1 You will study the processes behind the dynamic changes of vital importance in Central & Eastern Europe. In the first semester, you will explore the rise of Stalin to power in Soviet Russia and the impact of the beginning of the Cold War on Central & Eastern European countries. It considers the political, security, economic, social and cultural history of the states in the region from the collapse of the Russian and Hapsburg Empires until the death of Stalin in 1953. In the second semester, you will explore political and societal developments in the Soviet Union and individual Eastern European states after the death of Stalin, the course of the Cold War, and the reasons for the collapse of Soviet Communism in the region during 1989-91. At its core in this semester, we ask if Soviet-style Communism was reformable. Year 2 You will chart developments in the socie

Level
Undergraduate
Field
Social
Duration
4 years
English
IELTS 6.5
Study mode
Full-time

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for entry in 2027 You should refer to the entry requirements for both subjects and the degree award when applying for a joint honours degree programme . The higher entry requirement (where applicable) and additional requirements must be met for both subjects. Summary of entry requirements for Central & East European Studies Scottish Higher entry requirements AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed

Visa

Visa required
Student visa
Application fee
GBP 558
Proof of funds
GBP 1,171/mo
Processing time
3–8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (1)

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