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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Russian and East European Studies

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Russian and East European Studies at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD Russian and East European Studies programme will enable you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics. Staff in Russian and East European Studies conduct research of an interdisciplinary nature across a broad range of subjects, including: - 19th and 20th-century literature and history of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia; - Soviet and post-Soviet cinema and the media; - Russian state propaganda and disinformation; - post-Soviet Russian and East European popular culture and music; - memory studies; - nationalism and eth... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 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

Advanced Research Methods in Russian and East European Studies
Soviet and Post-Soviet Cinema and Media Analysis
Russian State Propaganda and Disinformation Studies
Literature and History of Imperial and Soviet Russia
Post-Communist Nationalism and Ethnic Politics
Memory Studies in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
Popular Culture and Music in the Post-Soviet Space
Doctoral Research Seminar and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£2,619

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 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.

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