How to apply?

Entry requirements

The following entry requirements apply to the programmes listed below:

• MSc in Russian, Central and East European Studies;
• International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies;
• MRes in Russian, Central and East European Studies;
• MLitt;
• PhD.
  

All applicants for postgraduate study must have 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant social sciences or humanities subject and must provide evidence of proficiency in English in cases where English is not the student's native language.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level: 

• IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6);
• TOEFL 237 in the computer-based test (577 in the paper-based test). TOEFL CBT tests also require a TWE (Test of Written English also known as Essay Rating) of at least 4.5;
• iBT TOEFL 92 (with no less than 20 in any skill);
• Cambridge Advanced (B minimum) and Cambridge Proficiency (C minimum);
• 70% in CISCE or CBSE Class XII English may be accepted in place of IELTS.
  

All test reports must be no more than 2 years old.

Application process

For instructions on how to apply for the MSc in Russian, Central and East European Studies; and the International Masters in Russian, Central and East European Studies please see: http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforataughtdegree/

For instructions on how to apply for the MRes in Russian, Central and East European Studies, MLitt or PhD please see: http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/

Additional information (e.g. entry requirements, application procedure and scholarships) about the MSc, International Masters and MRes programmes may be obtained from the Postgraduate Taught Course Convener, Dr Clare McManus-Czubinska.

For further information concerning postgraduate research in the Department, please contact the Postgraduate Research Convener, Dr Jonathan Oldfield.