MA Russian and Post-Soviet Politics

The Russian and Post-Soviet Politics MA at University College London (UCL) is a full-time postgraduate program designed to provide deep insight into the politics and policies of Russia and the post-Soviet states. The course blends theoretical perspectives with the analysis of contemporary issues to equip students with the skills to understand and analyse the complexities of Russia's domestic and foreign policies. Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including the theoretical approaches to post-Soviet politics, issues around governance and democracy in the region, and Russia’s role in international politics. There is a focus on empirical knowledge and interpretative analysis, with students able to pursue their own research interests through the choice of optional modules and the dissertation. Key Modules: Core modules include Politics of Contemporary Russia, Political Analysis, and Dissertation. Optional modules cover areas ranging from Russian Law, International Relations Theory, Comparative Political Economy, Transitional Justice, Comparative Analysis of Democracies, and more. Future Careers: Graduates of the programme usually advance to further academic study or to employment in relevant government departments, NGOs, and international organisations where knowledge of the post-communist world, and Russia in particular, is needed. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.