Russian Studies This programme gives you a rich and thorough command and appreciation of Russian language, literature, and culture. In addition to acquiring solid language skills, you will study Russian literature, film and media, Russian language culture, and the country's cultural and political history. You will be taught by world-leading research academics. Philosophy Studying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions, in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner. It introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present, and illuminates the connections between diverse areas of human experience. It also makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs.