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Undergraduate admissions

Slavic Studies (Russian and Ukrainian)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Why choose Slavic Studies at UVic?

Study the cultures, histories, current events, literature, film and languages of Slavic countries. You’ll take courses in Russian, Ukrainian and East European studies while developing language skills, exploring new world views and learning how this region connects to global politics, culture, migration, security and identity.

You can explore topics like Russian language, Ukrainian culture, the history of the Soviet Union, Russian popular culture, folklore, literature, film and fairy tales. You’ll also have opportunities to study or work abroad through approved international experiences.  

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What you’ll study

You’ll explore Slavic languages and cultures from many angles, including literature, film, folklore, politics, history and popular culture. Courses help you understand how people, stories and events from Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe shape the world today.

Areas of study may include:

  • Russian language
  • Ukrainian language and culture
  • East European studies
  • Slavic folklore and fairy tales
  • Russian literature and popular culture
  • Soviet and post-Soviet history
  • Cold War film and culture
  • Fantasy and science fiction in Russia
  • Cultural identity, memory and migration

Skills you’ll build

Slavic Studies helps you develop flexible skills that can support many career paths, especially in roles that need cultural awareness, strong writing and global understanding.

You’ll build skills in:

  • Language learning and communication
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Research and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing and presentation
  • Translation and interpretation foundations
  • Media, film and cultural analysis
  • Historical and political context
  • Global awareness

Student life & community

Get involved with the Slavic Studies Course Union and enhance your university experience. Join other students to make friends, deepen your understanding of Slavic cultures and languages, take part in discussions and enjoy social activities, including the occasional pizza night. 

Study abroad & field schools

Germanic and Slavic Studies offers opportunities to connect classroom learning with international experience. You may be able to participate in study abroad or field school experiences that help you build language confidence, cultural understanding and independence.

These experiences can help you:

  • Strengthen your language skills
  • Learn through travel and real-world context
  • Build global experience for your resumé
  • Develop confidence living and learning in another culture
  • Connect your studies to future work or graduate school plans

Career possibilities

A Slavic Studies degree can support careers in public service, culture, communications, education, policy, immigration, tourism, translation and international work. You can also combine Slavic Studies with areas like political science, history, linguistics, business, international relations, education or law to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Career paths may include:

  • Cultural programs coordinator
  • Curator
  • Immigration or intelligence officer
  • International project coordinator
  • Museum coordinator
  • Policy analyst
  •  Trade officer
  • Translator or interpreter

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

Alternatively, you can apply to another major and then add this program as a minor after one year of full-time study.

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Admission requirements

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English language proficiency

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Tuition & fees

Tuition rates effective May 1, 2026 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2026).

This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.

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