ANCW20019 The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is ANCW20019 hard?
ANCW20019: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The history of the Roman Republic from its start around 500 BCE to the murder of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE.
After it you can
- Outline the main phases of the Republic
- Explain Roman political and social institutions
- Analyse why the Republic fell
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Tests 25%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 25%, Presentations 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2016–2022)
- All four reviews (2016-2022) praise the teaching: humorous, knowledgeable and linked to modern examples.
- Classes are seminars that mix a lecture with group discussion. The textbook readings are long but worth it, and assessment is spread across the semester.
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Quick answers
- When is ANCW20019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANCW20019?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANCW20019 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 25%, Reports and essays 40%, Final exam 25%, Presentations 10%.
- Is ANCW20019 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: All four reviews (2016-2022) praise the teaching: humorous, knowledgeable and linked to modern examples.
- What do students say about ANCW20019?
- All four reviews (2016-2022) praise the teaching: humorous, knowledgeable and linked to modern examples. Classes are seminars that mix a lecture with group discussion. The textbook readings are long but worth it, and assessment is spread across the semester.
- How many class hours a week does ANCW20019 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take ANCW20019 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 ANCW20019?
- 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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