ANCW10002 Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ANCW10002 hard?
ANCW10002: Harder. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%, First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
An introduction to ancient Greece and Rome: how their cultures grew, their links with the Near East, and their lasting legacy.
After it you can
- Outline the growth of Greek and Roman culture
- Explain links with the ancient Near East
- Analyse myths, art and texts as evidence
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 70%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)
- Most found the Greek and Roman topics fascinating, and many science students took it as a breadth and were glad they did.
- Expect a lot of reading and research. Keeping up is what earns good marks.
- From 2022 on, some said the weekly topics felt disconnected, and in 2023 the first weeks covered other civilisations before Greece and Rome. A 2025 reviewer found it hard for a first-year subject.
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Quick answers
- When is ANCW10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANCW10002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANCW10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 70%, Final exam 30%.
- Is ANCW10002 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most found the Greek and Roman topics fascinating, and many science students took it as a breadth and were glad they did.
- What do students say about ANCW10002?
- Most found the Greek and Roman topics fascinating, and many science students took it as a breadth and were glad they did. Expect a lot of reading and research. Keeping up is what earns good marks. From 2022 on, some said the weekly topics felt disconnected, and in 2023 the first weeks covered other civilisations before Greece and Rome. A 2025 reviewer found it hard for a first-year subject.
- How many class hours a week does ANCW10002 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ANCW10002 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.
- What can I take after ANCW10002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ANCW30017.
- Can I rate ANCW10002?
- 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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