ECON30010 Microeconomics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 65%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is ECON30010 hard?
ECON30010: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 65%.
What you learn
Intermediate-to-advanced micro: game theory, oligopoly, uncertainty, information problems and general equilibrium.
After it you can
- Use game theory to analyse strategic choices
- Spot adverse selection and principal-agent problems
- Judge when markets work well and when they fail
What you need first
ECON20001 and ECON20002
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Final exam 65%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2019)
- Reviewers found it interesting: it extends intermediate micro by loosening model assumptions, and one felt they learned more here than in earlier micro subjects.
- Opinions on difficulty differ: one called it simple if you pay attention, while another found the assignments very hard and the two-hour exam tight.
- Strong maths helps but is not essential, as logical reasoning matters more; lectures are mostly Q&A and tutorials are not compulsory.
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Quick answers
- When is ECON30010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ECON30010?
- Needs ECON20001 and ECON20002.
- Does ECON30010 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 65% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Final exam 65%.
- Is ECON30010 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers found it interesting: it extends intermediate micro by loosening model assumptions, and one felt they learned more here than in earlier micro subjects.
- What do students say about ECON30010?
- Reviewers found it interesting: it extends intermediate micro by loosening model assumptions, and one felt they learned more here than in earlier micro subjects. Opinions on difficulty differ: one called it simple if you pay attention, while another found the assignments very hard and the two-hour exam tight. Strong maths helps but is not essential, as logical reasoning matters more; lectures are mostly Q&A and tutorials are not compulsory.
- How many class hours a week does ECON30010 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take ECON30010 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.
- What can I take after ECON30010?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ECON30017.
- Can I rate ECON30010?
- 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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