ARTS20003 Death
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 ARTS20003 hard?
ARTS20003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How religions, philosophies and societies have made sense of death and dying, from Buddhist teaching to Australian practice today.
After it you can
- Compare religious views of death and afterlife
- Discuss ethical questions about dying
- Analyse death practices in Australia today
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 25%, Assignments 75%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ARTS20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ARTS20003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ARTS20003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 25%, Assignments 75%.
- How many class hours a week does ARTS20003 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ARTS20003 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 ARTS20003?
- 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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