Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics MSc

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics MSc

About

MSc Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics - the flagship degree programme of the King's Russia Institute - equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to understand the processes of political, economic and social change that are continuing to reshape Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Taught by leading researchers and bringing a range of policy professionals directly into the classroom, the programme allows students to choose to focus on particular areas of academic or professional interest, such as: Eurasian Political Economy & Energy, focusing on political and economic analysis of the extraction, production, and export of energy in Eurasia. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the interconnected challenges facing the energy sector throughout the region and stretching into the European Union, alongside a range of robust approaches to policy and academic analysis. Russian and East European Politics & Society, focusing on the challenges facing states and societies in Russia and throughout a region still very much in flux, including interconnected reform agendas and the contours of increasingly contentious politics. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of Russian and post-Soviet current events, and a mastery of a social-scientific approaches to analysis.

A rigorous, analysis-driven, multi-disciplinary social-science course focusing on the most pressing challenges facing the region.

High-quality research-based teaching by academics at the top of their fields, alongside unique opportunities to engage with policy practitioners.

Unparalleled opportunities to study Russia and Eurasia in a world-spanning context, within the School of Politics & Economics and across our Global Institutes.

A network of connections, including a wide range of academic links with Russian universities and academic organisations, as well as Russian and international businesses, government agencies, international organisations and others.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

UK degree classification	Jordanian equivalency
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall)	GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80%
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75%
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70%

UK degree classification

Jordanian equivalency

High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

(equivalent to 65% overall)

GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

Overall score of 80%

2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

Overall score of 75%

High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Overall score of 70%

Postgraduate research courses

A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

You will develop skills and knowledge over the duration of this course which will make you more attractive to a range of employers. Our graduates have gone on to careers in analytical, research or strategic roles in business, particularly the energy sector, political risk analysis, consulting, in diplomacy, international civil service, non-governmental organisations, media and journalism and to further academic research.