ANTH20001 Keeping the Body in Mind
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ANTH20001 hard?
ANTH20001: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How different cultures shape and experience the human body, from body image and modification to illness, sport and healing.
After it you can
- Compare how cultures understand the body
- Discuss debates on body, mind and environment
- Carry out a small piece of field research
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 90%
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Quick answers
- When is ANTH20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ANTH20001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANTH20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 90%.
- How many class hours a week does ANTH20001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ANTH20001 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 ANTH20001?
- 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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