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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RL72
Russian and Politics
Queen Mary University of LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Russian and Politics at Queen Mary University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year degree programme is jointly taught by the School of the Arts and the School of Politics and International Relations, and combines two different, but often complementary, areas of interest. You'll divide your time equally between the two subjects, with the flexibility to tailor your degree with a wide choice of modules. You'll gain an excellent grounding in Russian language, taking core modules in written and spoken Russian, and explore its fascinating culture, politics, society and history. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Russian Language: Foundations
Contemporary Russian Politics and Society
Russian Literature and Culture
Political Theory and Ideology
Advanced Russian Language and Communication
Russian History and Civilisation
Comparative Politics
Year Abroad: Russian-Speaking Region
UCAS Code:RL72
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Including one essay based A level in a humanities or social science subject Applicants will also be expected to have a GCSE in a language or have experience of learning a language other than your mother tongue. Excluded subject - General Studies and Critical Thinking |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points 5,5,5 in HL subjects Applicants will also be expected to have a GCSE or equivalent in a language or have experience of learning a language other than your mother tongue |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£107,800
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Mary University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £33,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
50%Working
25%Studying
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
90%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Queen Mary University of London
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