ASIA10003 Asia, Australia and the World
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is ASIA10003 hard?
ASIA10003: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Identity and belonging in Asia and its diasporas, looked at through gender, religion, race and popular culture like K-pop and Bollywood.
After it you can
- Explain how identities overlap and shape each other
- Analyse pop culture and online activism from Asia
- Use basic methods from Asian studies
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- MULT10014
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Projects 50%, Assignments 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ASIA10003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ASIA10003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ASIA10003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Projects 50%, Assignments 30%.
- Can I take ASIA10003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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.
- What can I take after ASIA10003?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example ASIA30002, POLS20034.
- Can I rate ASIA10003?
- 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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