The Faculty of History and Philology was established in 1960. In 1996 the Faculty was divided into two independent divisions: the Faculty of Philology and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. We train professionals in the field of linguistics and literary criticism, linguistics and translation studies, journalism, advertising and public relations, psychology and pedagogy. Our faculty is a faculty of creativity, where students regularly participate in competitions and creative activities: students organize Days of Specialties, concerts and theater performances.
The Faculty of Philology is:
International recognition
The Faculty's partners are more than 40 foreign universities in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Linguistics have been internationally accredited by the Spanish agency DEVA-AAC, which is a recognition of the high quality of education at the international level.
Creativity
The Faculty of Philology is a creative faculty, students regularly win prizes and awards of various professional competitions.
Practical orientation
The study is aimed not only at mastering knowledge, but also at gaining practical experience: work in TV and radio studios, translation and teaching practice.
Double degree programs
Joint programs allow students to gain experience of studying abroad and get two diplomas at once: RUDN and a foreign university. The programs are implemented: “Psychology and Pedagogy”, “Russian Language and Literature”, “Russian as a Foreign Language: East and West”, “Digital Media Communications”.
In-demand scientific research
The priority scientific direction of the faculty is “Personality in the context of globalization processes: society, language, information”. The research is interdisciplinary and covers a whole range of problems of humanitarian knowledge. Projects regularly receive grant support from Russian and foreign foundations, students actively participate in international research projects.
Departments
The Faculty of Philology includes 9 departments. Only 7 of them are graduating departments:
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of General and Russian Linguistics
- Department of Psychology and Pedagogy
- Department of Russian and Foreign Literature
- Department of Russian Language and Teaching Methods
- Department of Theory and History of Journalism
These departments implement some of the disciplines for students:
- Department of Information Technologies
- Modern mass media and mass communication technologies
Teaching staff
More than 200 lecturers work in the department. Most of them have a PhD or Doctoral Degree in Philology, Politics, Sociology, Pedagogy, History, and Cultural studies.
- Department of Foreign Languages – 70
- Department of Mass Communication – 44
- Department of General and Russian Linguistics - 20
- Department of Psychology and Pedagogy – 24
- Department of Russian and Foreign Literature – 13
- Department of Russian Language and Teaching Methods – 17
- Department of Theory and History of Journalism – 14
Education
The Faculty of Philology offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as well as PhD courses in 8 fields of study. What is common to all fields of study is a love of the word, the ability to work with it, the ability to communicate and analyze communication processes.
English-language Education
The Faculty of Philology offers English-language educational programmes at all levels of education:
Multimedia Journalism Bachelor’s degree programme
The “Multimedia Journalism” Bachelor's programme is a unique opportunity to get a modern education in the field of digital journalism in an international environment. It is aimed at those who want to create high-quality media content, understand new communication formats and work at the intersection of traditional and digital journalism. The program combines creativity, mastery of media technologies and analytical thinking, allowing students not only to cover events, but also to gain a deeper understanding of global processes in the media sphere.
Training is in English, which opens the door to an international career and gives the opportunity to work with global information flows. Students don't just study theory, they gain practical experience in working with multimedia content, master current tools of digital journalism, gain experience working in creative studios and on multimedia platforms, creating content for different audiences.
Thus, they study the following disciplines:
- Intercultural communication
- International Journalism
- DATA Journalism
- Screen-based game communications
- Media technologies
- Storytelling
The programme is for those who want to become a sought-after specialist in the fast-changing world of media, whether working in leading international newsrooms, launching their own media brand or developing a career in digital communications.
Global and Digital Media Master’s degree programme
The “Global and Digital Media” Master's programme combines theoretical and practical aspects of working in modern media environments, covering both traditional and digital communications. It is focused on training professionals who are able to work effectively in the global media environment, create relevant content and analyze communication processes in an international context. The program offers an interdisciplinary approach, combining research on communication patterns with practical skills in new media. Graduates gain up-to-date knowledge of the transformation of the media industry in the digital age and learn to apply modern technologies in journalism, marketing and strategic communications.
Students will study the following disciplines:
- Media Production
- Storytelling and Creative Thinking
- Modern Media Text
- Mobile Journalism
- Intercultural Communication
- Image of a Country
Graduates will thus know how to create high-quality content for different digital platforms, understand different communication models and be able to work in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Language and Culture: Theory and Practice Master’s degree programme
The Master's programme “Language and Culture: Theory and Practice” combines fundamental language and culture studies with practical skills in teaching, intercultural communication and academic research. It is designed for students seeking to deepen their understanding of linguistic and cultural processes, develop research competencies, and prepare for careers in academic environments, international organizations, or education. The interdisciplinary approach and learning in a multicultural environment enable graduates to become fluent in contemporary humanities knowledge and to work successfully in a global context. The program includes participation in academic conferences, seminars and international academic projects, which fosters the development of analytical thinking and research skills.
The core disciplines that students will study are as follows:
- Philology in the Modern Humanities
- Theory of Intercultural Communication
- Multimodal Communication
- Discourse Analysis
- Fundamentals of Foreign Language Teaching
- English Literature: Cultural and Historical Approach
The programme focuses on preparing professionals capable of working in science, education, international organizations and communications, offering a wide range of career opportunities in the global humanitarian space.
International Journalism Postgraduate Course
The postgraduate course “International Journalism” is aimed at training specialists capable of conducting independent scientific research, developing author's methods of analyzing media processes and teaching at higher education. As part of the program, graduate students learn modern scientific approaches, participate in professional competitions, international scientific conferences, work in research groups and publish in leading Russian and foreign journals. In addition, the program includes preparation for pedagogical activity: future teachers gain skills in conducting seminars, developing curricula and using advanced educational technologies.
A PhD student's curriculum consists of the following disciplines:
- Foreign language
- History and Philosophy of Science
- Theory of Mass Communications
- Pedagogy of Higher Education
- Methodology of Scientific Research
Thus, the programme opens new opportunities for graduates to work in leading universities, research centers and international scientific projects.
Journals
The Faculty provides students with opportunities to organize and participate in scientific conferences, public lectures, master classes and workshops by leading scholars from Russia and abroad. In addition, students always have the opportunity to publish their research papers in the RSCI, HAC, WoS and Scopus journals.
Russian Journal of Linguistics
Indexation: Scopus (Q1), Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI), RSCI, Russian Index of Science Citation, Google Scholar, etc.
RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism
Indexation: VAK (High Attestation Commission), Russian Index of Science Citation, DOAJ, Google (Google Scholar), etc.
RUDN Journal of Psychology and Pedagogics
Indexation: Russian Index of Science Citation, RSCI, Google Scholar, etc.
RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics
Indexation: Russian Index of Science Citation, VAK (High Attestation Commission), Scopus, Google Scholar, etc.
Russian Language Studies
Indexation: Russian Index of Science Citation, VAK (High Attestation Commission), Scopus, Google Scholar, etc.
Contacts
PhD in Philology, Deputy Dean for International Relations of the Faculty of Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of Mass Communications Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after P. Lumumba
E-mail: phil_int@pfur.ru