DEVT10001 The Developing World
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is DEVT10001 hard?
DEVT10001: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why the world splits into rich North and poor South: colonial legacies, aid, debt, trade, migration and climate, via case studies.
After it you can
- Explain how colonialism shaped today's global divide
- Analyse poverty, aid and debt with real case studies
- Assess the role of global bodies like the UN
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2017–2022)
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 found the content eye-opening and the lectures and tutorials engaging, with plenty of discussion and debate.
- Assessment is essay-based with a wide choice of topics, starting with a graded essay plan; in 2022 there was also a tutorial presentation and no exam.
- Several 2020–2021 reviewers felt marking was harsh and feedback vague, and one wanted more guidance on assessments; this seems to depend on your tutor.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is DEVT10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DEVT10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DEVT10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 50%, Final exam 40%.
- Is DEVT10001 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 found the content eye-opening and the lectures and tutorials engaging, with plenty of discussion and debate.
- What do students say about DEVT10001?
- Reviewers from 2017 to 2022 found the content eye-opening and the lectures and tutorials engaging, with plenty of discussion and debate. Assessment is essay-based with a wide choice of topics, starting with a graded essay plan; in 2022 there was also a tutorial presentation and no exam. Several 2020–2021 reviewers felt marking was harsh and feedback vague, and one wanted more guidance on assessments; this seems to depend on your tutor.
- How many class hours a week does DEVT10001 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take DEVT10001 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 DEVT10001?
- 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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