Russian - Languages for All
Find out more about studying Russian with Languages for All. Browse our modules to find the right level for you.
Why Russian?
Russian is spoken by 250 million people in the world. It’s a distant cousin of English, a relative of Slavonic languages like Czech and Polish, and a gateway to diverse cultures and career paths.
About the modules
Our Russian modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Levels
If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short placement interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.
- Beginner
You have no previous experience of learning the language.
- Autumn: LAS1104 Russian Beginner 1
- Spring: LAS189 Russian Beginner 2
- Year-long: LAS1116 Russian Beginner
- Intermediate
You have studied the language for one to two years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good GCSE, and can interact with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Autumn: LAS2133 Russian Intermediate 1
- Spring: LAS283 Russian Intermediate 2
- Advanced
You have studied the language for some years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good A-Level, and can interact quite naturally with native speakers in standard situations. You want to gain in fluency and accuracy in more advanced situations.
- Autumn: LAS154 Russian Advanced 1
- Spring: LAS1100 Russian Advanced 2
- Higher Advanced
You are an advanced user of the language and have had opportunities to demonstrate your effective communicative skills in the field. You want to gain in sophistication and accuracy in specific situations.
- Autumn: LAS284 Russian Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: LAS280 Russian Higher Advanced 2
- Proficient
You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: LAS387 Russian Proficient 1
- Spring: LAS399 Russian Proficient 2
- Higher Proficient
You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
[Note, these modules are not running academic year 2025/26]
- Autumn: Russian Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: Russian Higher Proficient 2
Apply now
Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the following form. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.