COMP30024 Artificial Intelligence
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is COMP30024 hard?
COMP30024: Harder. #2 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (6 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 70%, You must pass the exam on its own.
What you learn
Making computer programs that act intelligently, using search, reasoning and learning.
After it you can
- Solve problems with search algorithms
- Design agents that make their own decisions
- Build systems that improve by learning
What you need first
COMP20003 or COMP20007
How it’s assessed
Projects 30%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- The game-playing AI projects, done in pairs, are the highlight but are tricky and time consuming. Pick a good partner.
- The probability section is hard for students without recent probability study, so a solid maths background helps a lot.
- The exam carries about 70% and is seen as harsh, so tutorials, which are tough, are key preparation.
- Some recent reviewers felt the content is classical and outdated AI, and forum support was mixed.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is COMP30024 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking COMP30024?
- Needs COMP20003 or COMP20007.
- Does COMP30024 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 30%, Final exam 70%.
- Is COMP30024 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: The game-playing AI projects, done in pairs, are the highlight but are tricky and time consuming. Pick a good partner.
- What do students say about COMP30024?
- The game-playing AI projects, done in pairs, are the highlight but are tricky and time consuming. Pick a good partner. The probability section is hard for students without recent probability study, so a solid maths background helps a lot. The exam carries about 70% and is seen as harsh, so tutorials, which are tough, are key preparation.
- How many class hours a week does COMP30024 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take COMP30024 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- Can I rate COMP30024?
- 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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