Area Studies (Russian and East Europe)

Course Overview

The DPhil Area Studies (Russian and East Europe) at University of Oxford is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas. The DPhil in Area Studies (Russian and East Europe) is a research-based course exploring the region through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, culture, religion, and political economy, with opportunities for fieldwork. The course offers the opportunity to undertake a doctoral project dedicated to the study of a specific country or r... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £52,500 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

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