Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

Do I have to apply online for a postgraduate taught degree?
Yes. To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We are unable to accept your application by any other means.

Do I need to complete and submit the application in a single session?
No. You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload additional documents such as your final transcript or your language test certificate.

What documents do I need to provide to make an application?
As well as completing your online application fully, it is essential that you submit the following documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Two supporting reference letters on headed paper. Academic references are preferred.  References should be dated within the last 24 months.
• Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English). Please see below for accepted English-language proficiency tests.
• CV
• A copy of the photo page of your passport
• Scholarship Application Form

Please note, in order to be considered for a scholarship for entry in September 2024, you MUST have submitted ALL of the above documents by 26 January 2024, the exception being the English language certificate, this can be uploaded after the outcome of the schoalrship competition and will not impact your eligibility for consideration for a schoalrship. 

Do my supporting documents need to be submitted online?
Yes, please upload the supporting documents with your application.

How do I provide my references?
You must either upload the required references to your online application or ask your referees to send the references to the University as we do not contact referees directly. There are two main ways that you can provide references: you can either upload references on headed paper when you are making an application using the Online Application or you can ask your referee to email the reference directly to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk.  If your referees are submitting via email then you should include a document in the reference section stating the name and email address of your referee. We will then cross reference this with the emailed references and upload the reference to your application.

Can I email my supporting documents?
No. We cannot accept email submissions of your supporting documents.

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately, they are also available within the help section of the online application form. If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application then you should visit the Application Troubleshooting/FAQs page.

You are also reminded to ensure the following:

• Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
• Contact Details: Correspondence address/Email. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this email address including the offer letter(s). If your email address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application. See above for details on selecting the course.
• Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
• English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
• Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.
• References: 
  • You must upload 2 reference letters at time of application.
  • At least one must be academic and, if appropriate, the other from the student’s most recent employer.
  • References must:
    
    • be dated within the last 2 years of the date of submission of your application.
      
    • be on headed paper, or have an official stamp
    • be signed (either digitally or by hand)
  • If your referee prefers their reference to remain confidential, they can email the reference to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk, provided the email is from your referee’s professional email account and contains their full employee name and address.  We will not accept references sent from personal email addresses or via a third-party.
  • When completing your application, please do not enter your referee details, as we are unable to contact your referee.

Applicants must have a 2.1 Honours degree, or non-UK equivalent, in a relevant social science or humanities subject, including:

• Archaeology
• Cultural Studies
• Economics History
• International Relations
• Journalism
• Law
• Linguistics
• Literary Studies
• Museum Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• War Studies

You can check your country-specific requirements on our country information pages.

English Language Requirements: 
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0

Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Common equivalent English language qualifications

• TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome) 
  • 90; with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
  • Tests must have been taken within 2 years and 5 months of start date of programme. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements. This includes TOEFL mybest.

• PTE Academic
  • 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
  • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
  • 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
  • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

• Oxford English Test
  • Oxford ELLT 7
  • R&L@ OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening 15-17
  • W&S:OIDI level no less than 6
• Trinity College Tests
  • Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.

• University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
  • Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
  • students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have complete their degree in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years
• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
  • students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country and within the last 6 years

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

What do I do if…

my language qualifications are below the requirements?
The University’s English for Academic Study Unit offers a range of Pre-Sessional Courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching; see Links.

my language qualifications are not listed here?
Please contact University of Glasgow - Study - Enquire

• Application form, with all fields completed and with your preferred study track clearly marked
• CV (any format is acceptable, Europass is preferred)
• Two supporting references on headed paper
• Must be dated within 24 months from the date of submission of the application
• Must be on institutional headed paper or with an official stamp. A reference can be submitted directly to erasmusreferences@glasgow.ac.uk from the referee’s institutional address. References will not be accepted from a personal email address
• Must be signed with an electronic or wet-ink signature. A typed name is not sufficient
• At least one of the two references should be an academic reference. One may be a professional reference where it is not possible to obtain two academic references
• Transcripts of all university-level academic studies to date (undergraduate and any postgraduate studies) in both original language and, if applicable, in an official English translation. Studies earlier than university are not required
• Degree Certificates of all university-level academic studies to date (undergraduate and any postgraduate studies) in both original language and, if applicable, in an official English translation
• Proof of English-language proficiency (see IMCEERES English Language Requirements online information)
• Colour scan of current passport photo page (candidates with multiple nationalities must decide at the application stage under which one nationality to apply)

For entry in September 2025:

• Self-funded applications: 5 May 2025