Stanford University

Overview

The M.A. in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at Stanford University is an interdisciplinary program designed for students seeking to enhance their understanding of the region while developing advanced language skills. This research-oriented degree allows students to customize their coursework according to their academic interests and culminates in a capstone project or thesis.

What You'll Study

The curriculum integrates graduate-level coursework, language studies, and a research component, enabling students to engage deeply with the subject matter. Participants typically complete core and elective courses before undertaking a significant research project with faculty support.

Typical Academic Components

• Graduate Coursework: Focused on regional history, politics, culture, and international relations.
• Language Study: Tailored to the student’s research interests, including Russian and other East European or Central Asian languages.
• Research Methods: Engaging in seminar-style classes and intensive reading modules to develop research skills.
• Capstone/Thesis: Involving original research and interaction with primary and secondary sources.

Example Course Offerings

• Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Protection, Practice, Repatriation
• Istanbul the Muse: The City in Literature and Film
• Reading Turkish I
• The Changing Face of War: Introduction to Military History
• The U.S., U.N. Peacekeeping, and Humanitarian War
• Life Under Nazism
• Demons, Witches, Old Believers, Holy Fools, and Folk Belief: Popular Religion in Russia
• The Cold War: An International History
• The Politics of International Humanitarian Action
• Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law
• Technology and National Security
• Current Issues in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
• Democratic Transition in Ukraine: Values, Political Culture, Conflicts

Note: Course availability may vary by term. Students are encouraged to consult the latest Stanford REEES course listings for current offerings.

Entry Requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT and GPA thresholds are not detailed, applicants should prepare to submit transcripts, a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a resume, and any additional materials as required.

Career Prospects