ANSC10001 Animals & Society 1: Animals & Our World
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ANSC10001 hard?
ANSC10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task.
What you learn
How people live with animals, from farms and pets to wildlife and pests, and the ethics behind how we treat them.
After it you can
- Describe the roles animals play in society
- Compare views on animal welfare
- Present a researched animal topic
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 25%, Final exam 50%, Participation 0%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2019–2020)
- Reviewers agree it is not difficult and the workload is light; a lot of the content felt close to common knowledge.
- Opinions split on interest: one liked the guest lectures and free choice of presentation topic, two found it boring.
- The assessments and exam were described as fair and closely tied to the lectures.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANSC10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 25%, Final exam 50%, Participation 0%.
- Is ANSC10001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers agree it is not difficult and the workload is light; a lot of the content felt close to common knowledge.
- What do students say about ANSC10001?
- Reviewers agree it is not difficult and the workload is light; a lot of the content felt close to common knowledge. Opinions split on interest: one liked the guest lectures and free choice of presentation topic, two found it boring. The assessments and exam were described as fair and closely tied to the lectures.
- How many class hours a week does ANSC10001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC10001 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.
- Can I rate ANSC10001?
- 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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