The MPhil Russian at the University of Bristol offers you an intensive, research-focused postgraduate experience, ideal for those passionate about delving deeply into the rich tapestry of Russian literature, intellectual history, film, and culture. You will engage with critical questions surrounding identity, modernity, and translation, exploring subjects from 19th-century Russian literature to contemporary Soviet history and Russian Orthodox theology. This Masters degree is designed for intellectually curious students who are ready to undertake independent scholarly investigation within a supportive academic community.
This is a one-year, full-time, on-campus research degree where you will develop your own independent research project, culminating in a 25,000-word dissertation. You will work closely with faculty members whose research interests span literary and cultural theory, urban studies, gender in Russian culture, and media studies, benefiting from their expertise and guidance. Should your research benefit from taught components, you may have the option to audit relevant units from our taught Master's programmes. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a significant scholarly contribution, preparing you for doctoral study or careers in academia, cultural institutions, and beyond.