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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R700

Russian Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Russian Studies at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA Russian Studies course will give you a grounding in writing, speaking and understanding the Russian language. Language study offers much more than just language fluency. You'll explore diverse aspects of the culture, society, history, politics and literature of Russia, helping you to develop intercultural awareness and communication skills - both highly valued by employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Diverse aspects of the culture
Society
History
Politics and literature of Russia
UCAS Code:R700
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including one essay based subject. We offer Russian language from Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level Russian we will require grade B and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based subject. We offer Russian language from Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level Russian we will require grade B and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£111,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,500£31,000
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,500
5 years£25,500£32,000£39,500

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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
12%Studying
8%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Russian Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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