Russian - Languages for All

Why Russian?

Russian is spoken by 250 million people in the world. It’s a distant cousin of English, a relative of Slavonic languages like Czech and Polish, and a gateway to diverse cultures and career paths.

About the modules

Our Russian modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.

Available on an academic year or semester basis, the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.

Levels

If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.

Beginner

Choose this level if you are a complete beginner, have learnt some vocabulary with Duolingo, or studied the language during secondary school (pre-GCSE) but have not engaged with the language since then.

• Academic year: LAS1149 Russian Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS1104 Russian Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS189 Russian Beginner 2 (10 credits)

Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Beginner, have a GCSE grades 7-9, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2172 Russian Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2133 Russian Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS283 Russian Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Intermediate, have an A level grade A-C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS1118 Russian Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS154 Russian Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS1100 Russian Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Higher Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2184 Russian Higher Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS284 Russian Higher Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS280 Russian Higher Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Proficient

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS3126 Russian Proficient (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS387 Russian Proficient 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS399 Russian Proficient 2 (10 credits)

Apply now

Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the link below. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.

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