Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Russian Studies
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Overview
In the Russian studies major, you’ll gain proficiency in the Russian language and a strong understanding of the culture, history and society of Russia. Courses within Russian Studies include language, culture and cinema.
Final-year students undertake a research project written in either English or Russian.
Russian is one of the official languages of the United Nations. If you want to use this major professionally, you should consider combining it with art, politics, international relations, law, economics or finance.
Degrees offering Russian Studies
Key features
- The Russian economy has rapidly opened up to foreign markets, and employers prize graduates with Russian language skills.
- Travel scholarships are available for study in Russia, in a University-run residential course or under exchange agreements.
- Our teachers are highly qualified native Russian speakers.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the Russian language and culture.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as commerce | 42 |
| Completion of specified foundation units | 15 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | RSN355 | C | Advanced Russian II | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | RSN units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | RSN units | 12 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
You will find your knowledge of Russian of great importance in whatever career you choose, as representatives of the Australian Government or companies in Europe, as economists or CPAs, or as academics specialising in the history or politics of Russia. Students wishing to use Russian professionally after graduation are advised to combine the study of Russian with a discipline such as economics, law, or accounting.
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