HIST30076 Stalinism
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is HIST30076 hard?
HIST30076: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The Stalin years in the Soviet Union, 1928 to 1953, and the big debates over what Stalinism was and why it happened.
After it you can
- Apply current research on the Stalin years
- Analyse how sources and politics shape our view
- Identify the factors driving Stalinist violence
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 15%, Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2020–2026)
- This is a historiography subject on Stalinism: you study historians' debates, not the events themselves. All reviewers (2020-2026) advise some prior knowledge of the USSR or an earlier history subject.
- Classes are seminar discussions of shared and group readings, so a 2026 reviewer warned your table group strongly shapes the experience. Overall reviews are very positive.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST30076 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking HIST30076?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST30076 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Is HIST30076 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: This is a historiography subject on Stalinism: you study historians' debates, not the events themselves. All reviewers (2020-2026) advise some prior knowledge of the USSR or an earlier history subject.
- What do students say about HIST30076?
- This is a historiography subject on Stalinism: you study historians' debates, not the events themselves. All reviewers (2020-2026) advise some prior knowledge of the USSR or an earlier history subject. Classes are seminar discussions of shared and group readings, so a 2026 reviewer warned your table group strongly shapes the experience. Overall reviews are very positive.
- How many class hours a week does HIST30076 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST30076 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.
- Can I rate HIST30076?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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