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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Russian Studies and International Relations

University of Birmingham

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,780/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1900

Total Students: 38,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom

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Scholarships
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Russian Studies and International Relations

Program Overview

Birmingham’s fusion of language and culture places employability at its heart, preparing you to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world.

Learning Russian from beginner or advanced level alongside International Relations is highly complementary and an exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline. Russia is an important player on the global scene, having undergone fascinating changes. Western businesses are spending billions investing in Russia and other former Soviet markets, and need employees who can both speak the language and understand the history, politics and culture of the region.

At Birmingham, language is taught through the lens of the target culture's literature, history, politics and society, and through total immersion on the Year Abroad. In addition, our highly regarded Department of Political Science and International Studies has long-established strengths in the discipline of International Relations. As well as benefiting from world-leading expertise, you have the opportunity to enrich your studies with activities such as student conferences, the Research Assistance Scheme (where students are paired with staff to assist in specific research tasks), real-case exercises and research visits to local and national places of interest.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,780 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Birmingham

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 21.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 67.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Russian and International Relations graduates have a range of knowledge and skills that are valued by graduate employers:

Strong communication skills in English and Russian
A deep understanding and appreciation of other cultures
Critical thinking skills, alongside the ability to research, analyse and interpret information
Independence and experience of living abroad
Leadership and teamwork
Handling complex information
The ability to form concise and articulate arguments
Managing your time and prioritising your workload

Example employers:

Amazon.fr
Capita
Eurocity Group
Harper Collins
Deutsche Bank
Royal Bank of Scotland
IQD Frequency Products
Aura Financial
JC Decaux
Town Hall Symphony Hall Birmingham
British Airways
Deloiette
HSBC
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
The British Council
French Connection
NATO
BP
Ministry of Justice
House of Commons
Local and central government

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.