
Gain insight into Russian language and culture as you develop your speaking skills to an advanced level.
Compulsory courses focus on advanced training in speaking contemporary Russian, with attention to aspects of morphology and syntax. You can also choose to learn about applied linguistics or cultural studies.
You'll complete an honours research thesis under the guidance of a supervisor. This includes developing a research question, writing a literature review, applying appropriate methodology, and presenting your written conclusions.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- International marketing specialist
- Foreign media correspondent
- Conference translator/interpreter
- Interpreter
- International business translator/interpreter
- Russian translator/interpreter
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In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- General Research Methods
- Advanced Russian Language Skills
- Special Topics in Russian Language Studies
- Concepts in Applied Linguistics
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