MO3302 Imperial Russia 1815 - 1917

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Planned timetable

Tuesday, 1100-1300

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Module coordinator

Prof F M Nethercott

Prof F M Nethercott
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Module Staff

Professor Frances Nethercott

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Module description

The decline of Imperial Russia is analysed from the defeat of Napoleon, through attempts at reform, the rise of the Bolsheviks and other opposition movements, to the collapse of Tsarism in February 1917. In addition to the study of underlying political, economic and social factors, intellectual and ideological developments are examined. Aspects of foreign policy are also considered.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AT LEAST 60 CREDITS FROM {MO1007, MO1008, MO2008, HI2001, MH2002}

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%

Re-assessment

4,000-word essay = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour seminar, plus 1 office hour.

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

280

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.