EDUC10050 Understanding Knowing and Learning

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 5% group work

Is EDUC10050 hard?

EDUC10050: Easier. #12 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (6 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task.

What you learn

Big theories of how people learn and know, tried out in practice through volunteer tutoring in community programs.

After it you can

• Use research and theory to ask what learning and knowledge are
• Use research-based strategies to support someone's learning
• Build your own philosophy of learning

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 15%, Assignments 80%, Presentations 5%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2012–2024)

• Most reviewers found it easy to get good marks, especially if you write well; the assignments feel like personal reflections rather than dry essays.
• The volunteer tutoring is a highlight, giving real experience with students, which suits anyone thinking about teaching.
• Opinions on lectures are mixed, from engaging to boring, and one recent reviewer said assessment expectations were unclear.

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Quick answers

When is EDUC10050 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking EDUC10050?

No prerequisites.

Does EDUC10050 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 80%, Presentations 5%.

Is EDUC10050 hard?

From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers found it easy to get good marks, especially if you write well; the assignments feel like personal reflections rather than dry essays.

What do students say about EDUC10050?

Most reviewers found it easy to get good marks, especially if you write well; the assignments feel like personal reflections rather than dry essays. The volunteer tutoring is a highlight, giving real experience with students, which suits anyone thinking about teaching. Opinions on lectures are mixed, from engaging to boring, and one recent reviewer said assessment expectations were unclear.

How many class hours a week does EDUC10050 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take EDUC10050 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.

Can I rate EDUC10050?

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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