ASIA20009 Poverty and Inequality in Asia

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is ASIA20009 hard?

ASIA20009: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Why many people in Asia stay poor for a long time, looking at rural and urban poverty in China, India and South Asia.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 25%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is ASIA20009 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking ASIA20009?
No prerequisites.
Does ASIA20009 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does ASIA20009 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take ASIA20009 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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