CLAS30004 Intensive Beginners Latin
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 25 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
Is CLAS30004 hard?
CLAS30004: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Two semesters of beginner Latin in one: grammar, sentence building, translation and simple texts, with some Roman culture.
After it you can
- Learn the core grammar and vocabulary of Latin
- Read simple Latin sentences and texts
- Translate short Latin passages into English
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- CLAS20021 Intensive Beginners Latin
- CLAS10006 Latin 1
- CLAS10007 Latin 2
- CLAS20024
- CLAS20025
- CLAS10003
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 30%
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Quick answers
- When is CLAS30004 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking CLAS30004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CLAS30004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 40%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 30%.
- Can I take CLAS30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- What can I take after CLAS30004?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example CLAS10012, CLAS10014, CLAS20029, CLAS20031.
- Can I rate CLAS30004?
- 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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