English and Russian and East European Civilisations BA

Course overview

On this course you will devote about half of your time to each discipline, following core modules in English and in Russian and East European Civilisations. You can then select additional modules from the same areas of study available to single honours students, with increasing specialisation in the final year. The study of a Slavonic language is optional.

Year one

In English, you will have a choice of three core modules from the areas of English language, modern English literature, medieval studies and drama. In Russian and East European civilistions, you will take introductory modules on Russian and East European culture, history, cinema and literature and you can take optional introductory modules in Polish, Russian, Serbian/Croatian or Slovene.

Year two

In English, you will choose from a wide range of options to develop deeper understanding of the issues and critical approaches across at least two areas of the discipline, depending on what areas of literature, language and drama most interest you. 
In Russian and East European civilisations you will develop your studies across a range of cultures and disciplines. You will also be able to take modules in which you can develop your own research project in preparation for the final year. You may also take an introductory module in another Slavonic language or continue study of an optional language which you have started in year one.

Year three

In English, you will choose from a wide range of modules, specialising in key areas of the subject. In Russian and East European civilisations you will be encouraged to specialise in subjects or cultures of special interest to you. There is the opportunity for independent essay or dissertation work. You may also continue your study of a Slavonic language.

More information

See also the School of English.

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB, including A in English at A level

English language requirements 

IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

TOEFL iBT 100 (minimum 19 with 20 in Speaking)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 (minimum score 67)

Alternative qualifications 

For details please the alternative qualifications page 

Flexible admissions policy

We may make some applicants an offer lower than advertised, depending on their personal and educational circumstances.

Modules

 Typical optional modules

• Texts in a Digital World
• Crime, Conscience and Correction 1603-1700
• Tolstoy's Fiction
• Serbian and Croatian Literature in the 20th Century
• Investigating English Language
• Fantastic Worlds of Slavonic Literature and Cinema
• Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy
• Crime, Conscience and Correction 1603-1700
• Building Sovietness: Russian Culture under Lenin and Stalin
• Burning Desires: Vikings in Britain 750-1100 

Careers

By the end of this course you will have developed a range of transferable skills including the ability to communicate effectively, research a topic independantly and construct a logical argument. If you have chosen to undertake language study you will have foundation-level linguistic skills, attractive to employers. You will also have the analytical and presentation skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers. 

Average starting salary

The average starting salary for 2010/11 full-time graduates of the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies was £16,928 and for the graduates of the School of English it was £17,645.*

*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2010/11.

Careers Support and Advice

Studying for a degree at The University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take. Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our Careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.  

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