Russian PhD: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Edinburgh, UK

What will I learn?

Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Russian studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city.The first lecture in Russian Studies was given at the University of Edinburgh in 1919, and Russian Studies was introduced as a degree programme in 1949. Today, our expertise covers a wide range of areas and cutting-edge approaches. It includes:social, political and cultural perspectives on Russian languagetransnational Russian cultureRussian and comparative literaturemedia, film studies and theatre studiesRussian-English translation and interpretingOver the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words.We are able to support PhD theses crossing boundaries between Russian studies and other disciplines, including:linguisticspolitics

Which department am I in?

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,000.00 (31,59,730) per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline

29/06/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,000.00 (31,59,730) per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline

30/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree and a masters degree, or their international equivalents, in a related subject. We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience; please check with the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) before you apply.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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