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MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies (IMARES) – (M.A.)
European University at St. Petersburg
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| Application Deadline: | April 30, 2010 for September 2010; October 30, 2010 for February 2011 | ||
| Location: | Saint-Petersburg / Russia / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 10 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of European University at St. Petersburg
Whether because of global energy concerns, regional and ethnic conflicts, economic growth, migration, East-West relations, or political unpredictability, the Eurasian space continues to attract international attention. The International MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies (IMARES) at EUSP is designed to meet this strong interest by engaging the many analytical challenges posed therein.
Our graduates work in such organizations as the US State Department, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Alfa Bank, Bloomberg, Shell, Carbon Capital Markets Ltd. Others have entered Ph.D. programs at Oxford University, Princeton University, University of Washington, University of Chicago, Heidelberg University and more.
EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY AT ST. PETERSBURG (EUSP) is quite unique and more high-end an institution even among the most renowned universities in the former Soviet Union. It brings together international state of the art research and education in social sciences and humanities, and the best traditions of Russian scholarship. Being one of the very few independent postgraduate colleges in Russia, it has a tutorial style of unparalleled quality for those who really want to advance knowledge in history, political science, anthropology, sociology, art history and economics. EUSP's specialty is the only in Russia fully-fledged English-language Masters program for international students in social sciences and humanities. One of the best Russian and Eurasian studies MA programs, it is complemented by other international programs taught in English including the undergraduate semester abroad in Russian studies and summer schools.
Contents
The program consists of two divisions:
* Politics and Economy
* Society and History
Division 1 POLITICS AND ECONOMY
o Security Threats in Eurasia: Armed Conflicts, Terrorism, and Extremism
o The State, Violence, and the Mafia in Comparative Perspective
o Energy Security and Russian Politics o Comparing Capitalisms
o International Relations and International Security in Russia and Eurasia
o Politics in Post-Soviet Eurasia
o Post-Soviet Political Economy
o Russian Foreign Policy
o State Building in Russia and Eurasia
o Society and Politics in Central Asia
Division 2 SOCIETY AND HISTORY
o The Political Culture of the Russian Revolution
o Islam and Nationalism in Eurasia
o Siberia: An Introduction to the Region
o Russian Media, Culture and Society
o Doing Fieldwork in Russia
o Russian Political and Social History
o A World History of the Caucasus, 3000 B.C.E. - 2009 C.E
TEACHING MODULE IN KAZAN: EMPIRE AND ISLAM
o Ethnicity and Culture in Soviet and Post-Soviet Tatarstan
o Imperial Histories, Eurasian Political and Intellectual Controversies
THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
EUSP's specialty is the only in Russia fully-fledged English-language Masters program for international students in social sciences and humanities. One of the best Russian and Eurasian studies MA programs, it is complemented by other international programs taught in English including the undergraduate semester abroad in Russian studies (RSSA -http://www.eu.spb.ru/semester) and summer schools (http://www.eu.spb.ru/summer).
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
HOW TO APPLY TO IMARES
The entire application package can be submitted by emailing to imares@eu.spb.ru including recommendations and scanned transcripts. It should include:
1. A completed application form (online or as a Word document found on the IMARES webpages)
2. Your statement of purpose (not more than 500 words)
3. Two letters of recommendation from academics who are closely acquainted with your academic work
4. Certified transcripts of previous undergraduate and graduate studies, with grade-point averages
5. Your Curriculum Vitae
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The European University at St. Petersburg stands for quality of research and education and is accredited by The Russian Federation.
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