ANCW10006 Ancient Egyptian 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ANCW10006 hard?
ANCW10006: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A beginners' course in ancient Egyptian: the hieroglyphic script, basic grammar and reading simple texts.
After it you can
- Read and write basic hieroglyphs
- Use basic Egyptian grammar
- Translate simple hieroglyphic texts
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- ANCW10005
- ANCW20020
- ANCW30022
How it’s assessed
Tests 60%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ANCW10006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANCW10006?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANCW10006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 60%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ANCW10006 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANCW10006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 ANCW10006?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example ANCW10007, ANCW30017.
- Can I rate ANCW10006?
- 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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