ANTH30024 Money and Sweat: Economic Anthropology

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ANTH30024 hard?

ANTH30024: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Why we work and how effort becomes money and value, from the working class and debt to barter and crypto.

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What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 70%

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Quick answers

When is ANTH30024 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ANTH30024?
No prerequisites.
Does ANTH30024 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 70%.
How many class hours a week does ANTH30024 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take ANTH30024 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 ANTH30024?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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