HIST20084 Red Empire: The Soviet Union and After

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is HIST20084 hard?

HIST20084: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How the Russian Empire became the Soviet Union through revolution, war and terror, and how Soviet society changed after.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 15%, Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is HIST20084 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking HIST20084?
No prerequisites.
Does HIST20084 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does HIST20084 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take HIST20084 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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