ECON20008 Australian Economic History
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
Is ECON20008 hard?
ECON20008: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How Australia's economy grew, from gold rushes and farming to mining booms, wars and crises, and why it matters now.
After it you can
- Explain the main stages of Australia's economic development
- Show how geography, institutions, migration and policy mattered
- Use theory and data to explain past crises and booms
What you need first
ECON10003 and ECON10004
Careers
Helps toward: Economist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ECON20008 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ECON20008?
- Needs ECON10003 and ECON10004.
- Does ECON20008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%.
- Can I take ECON20008 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, 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 ECON20008?
- 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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