Based in central London at UCL’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), this MA is delivered by the UK’s largest centre for interdisciplinary research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltics, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Our MA offers a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective on the political and social dynamics of the region. Drawing on political science, anthropology, history and cultural studies, you will examine the relationships between individuals, communities, institutions and governments, and explore how these evolve across different historical and contemporary contexts.
You will develop a strong analytical foundation through core modules in political sociology and social science research methods. These will equip you with advanced conceptual and methodological skills that are highly valued in both academic and professional settings.
With their specialist knowledge and language skills, SSEES Master’s graduates can be found in business, finance, the media, international agencies, charities, diplomacy, international security organisations, the law, and academia. You will acquire transferable skills such as critical reasoning, independent thinking and application of theoretical concepts which strongly place you to find employment in international organisations, and particularly careers which cross international boundaries and value linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Popular career paths for graduates of this degree include Scientific Research, development and analysis (10.8%); Publishing, Journalism or Translation (9.2%); Charities, NGOs and International Development (9.2%); Policy and Government (7.7%); Consultancy (6.2%); Security and Intelligence (6.2%); and PR, Advertising, Marketing (6.2%).
Employers for our graduates include the UK Government and the Home Office, Alaco Ltd, European Council of Foreign Relations, House of Commons, UCL, and Ministry of Justice.
Some of the most common job titles are business and related research professionals, public relations professionals, and data analysts.
Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts.
As a student at SSEES you will have access to the vast collection of the SSEES Library, which contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources relating to the region.