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General History

46.03.01 In English and Russian

Level of education Bachelor

Type of instruction Full-time

Duration 4 years

Programme description

The bachelor's programme ‘History’ develops a skills set that makes it possible to be versed in: the history of Russia; general history; the historical process in general and man's place in it; and cultural achievements as a result of historical development. The programme also focuses on developing students' research skills of working with historical records. Field research practices and internships at partner organisations provide professional market-oriented activities 

Main courses
  • History of Russia
  • Contemporary History of Russia
  • History of Ancient Greece and Rome
  • Medieval State and Law
  • History of Slavic and Balkan Countries
  • Modern and Contemporary History
  • History of International Relations
  • History of the USA
  • Russian Historiography
  • History of World Culture
  • Ethnology and Social Anthropology
  • Source Studies
  • History of the Primeval Society and Fundamentals of Archaeology
Our advantages

The programme is designed to train experts who are capable of applying: the knowledge acquired during their studies in various fields of historical science; as well as skills and personal qualities in practice and professional activities.

The programme is aimed at developing in students a holistic understanding of the national distinctness of Russia, its place in world and European civilisation; acquiring a system of knowledge about the basic regularities and features of the world-wide historically important process, as well as the range of historical issues connected with the field of future professional activity.

International relations
  • New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria)
  • The University of Bergen (Norway)
  • The University of Wrocław (Poland)
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Practices

  • Archaeological Practice
  • Archive Practice
  • Military-Patriotic Practice
  • Museum Work Experience
  • Teaching Practice
  • Ethnographic Practice

Professions

  • Researcher
  • Archive worker
  • Museum worker
  • Librarian
  • Creative professional
  • Mass media professionals, specialists of editorial offices and publishing houses
  • Specialist in historical, cultural and experiential tourism
  • Guide
  • Educator (children and youth leisure centres)
  • Educator (cultural and educational centres)
  • Educator (secondary schools and professional vocational education)

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The programme descriptions for the 2025/2026 academic year are currently being updated. Information regarding admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year is available on the St Petersburg University Admissions Committee website.

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