ANCW20015 Classical Mythology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is ANCW20015 hard?
ANCW20015: 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
Greek and Roman myths: their main themes, how they appear in texts and art, and their place in everyday ancient life.
After it you can
- Identify major themes in classical myth
- Analyse myths in texts and in art
- Link myths to gender, power and daily life
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- ANCW20021
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Projects 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2016–2024)
- Reviews from 2016 to 2024 are almost all positive: the myths are engaging and the essay tasks are enjoyable to write.
- Weekly reading can feel overwhelming if you have never studied classics, with many unfamiliar names, but science students still did well.
- The winter intensive moves fast, and one 2021 reviewer found the online version less engaging than in person.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate ANCW20015
Quick answers
- When is ANCW20015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANCW20015?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANCW20015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Projects 40%.
- Is ANCW20015 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviews from 2016 to 2024 are almost all positive: the myths are engaging and the essay tasks are enjoyable to write.
- What do students say about ANCW20015?
- Reviews from 2016 to 2024 are almost all positive: the myths are engaging and the essay tasks are enjoyable to write. Weekly reading can feel overwhelming if you have never studied classics, with many unfamiliar names, but science students still did well. The winter intensive moves fast, and one 2021 reviewer found the online version less engaging than in person.
- How many class hours a week does ANCW20015 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take ANCW20015 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 ANCW20015?
- 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
Always confirm in the official Handbook.
PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.