Education and critical thinking in the young minds: encompassing historical studies, philosophical debates, legal principles, and teaching methods.
Hittin' the Books: What's Changed in Today's Educational Landscape and the Keys to success for Modern Scholars
We sat down with Oksana Yurchenko, Dean of the Historical and Philological Faculty of TPU and Head of the Russian Literature Department, to gain insights into the evolution of education and the opportunities on offer.
So, what kind of skilled professionals does your faculty produce these days?
Primarily, we train exceptional educators, with our graduates highly sought-after in the city and region. Our comprehensive offerings include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
Full-time bachelor's programs feature three specializations: "Russian Language and Literature", "History and Social Sciences", and the increasingly popular "History and Law". Distance learning provides options for "Russian Language and Literature" and "History and Social Sciences", as well as "Legal Education" for single-profile students preparing to teach legal subjects. To enroll in "Russian Language and Literature" profiles, you'll need to pass two main subjects, with a third chosen from "History", "Social Sciences", or "Foreign Language". For "History and Law", "History and Social Sciences" profiles, you'll need to pass "History", "Social Sciences", and "Russian Language".
This academic year, we plan to admit 50 budget places for the "Russian Language and Literature" bachelor's program, including 15 target admission places; "History and Social Sciences" – 25, with 8 being target; and "History and Law" – 25, with 6 being target. Distance learning for "Legal Education" is available on a fee basis, but there are budget places for "History and Social Sciences" and "Russian Language and Literature".
The "Russian Language as a Foreign Language" master's program began as an international offering but now caters to Russian-speaking students too, thanks to its growing popularity. Admission requires an interview, though a philology background is not mandatory.
In the graduate program, we offer training in the following scientific specialties: "National History", "Ethnology, Anthropology, and Ethnography", "Theory and Methodology of Teaching and Education (History, General and Professional Education Levels)", "Russian Literature and Literatures of the Peoples of the Russian Federation", "Russian Language. Languages of the Peoples of Russia", "Theory and Methodology of Teaching and Education (Russian Language, General and Professional Education Levels)". Enrollment requires an initial meeting with the academic advisor you're interested in studying under, followed by an entrance exam specific to your chosen scientific specialty.
Where do your graduates end up once they've crossed the stage?
Our graduates find themselves in demand across various sectors, though primarily in education. In fact, many students secure employment in educational institutions as early as their fourth year, juggling work and university life. Their career advancement opportunities are vast, as many become deputy directors, school principals, or advisors on educational work. Additionally, a number of graduates contribute to the system of additional education, such as clubs and creative workshops.
Given the faculty's focus on scientific preparation, our graduates can pursue postgraduate studies, work in higher education institutions, and various scientific institutions. But that's not all! Many graduates excel in related fields too, such as becoming professional archaeologists after gaining practical skills through training or landing roles in museums, archives, and libraries thanks to their rich experiences during their studies. Entertainment sectors like theatre, music, and journalism have also seen a wave of our talented graduates unfold their creative sides.
But wait, there's more!Graduates from similar faculties often find employment in diverse fields, including education and research, cultural and museum work, publishing and media, government and policy, and even tourism and heritage tourism. For more specific details about TPU's Historical and Philological Faculty, it would be wise to consult the university's career services or alumni resources.
- With the increased popularity of online education, the Historical and Philological Faculty now offers distance learning options for specializations like "Russian Language and Literature" and "History and Social Sciences", providing learners with more opportunities for self-development in education-and-self-development.
- Modern scholars have the chance to engage in diverse careers, leveraging their degrees in education and self-development. Graduates from the faculty have secured employment not only in educational institutions but also in publishing and media, government and policy, and even tourism and heritage tourism, demonstrating the wide reach and applicability of online-education and learning.
