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    Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    75%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    6
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    The programme studies key concepts in political sociology and theoretical debates on state-society relations, identity, and power, with in-depth focus on Russia and Eastern Europe. It is interdisciplinary, drawing from political science, anthropology, history, cultural studies, and economics to analyse relationships among individuals, groups, institutions, governments, and environments.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall 96 (pre-2026) with 24/30 reading/writing, 22/30 speaking/listening; post-2026 adjusted per provider
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL take to complete?
    Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class Bachelor's degree
    How competitive is Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL?
    Political Sociology (Russia and Eastern Europe) MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 75%.