ENST20001 Human Behaviour and Environment
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ENST20001 hard?
ENST20001: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why people care, or don't, about the environment, and how to encourage greener behaviour.
After it you can
- Analyse what drives sustainable behaviour
- Suggest ways to build environmental concern
- Describe what shapes how people value environments
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 70%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- Despite being a science subject, it is very arts-like, with essays and reports in a psychology/social science style.
- Many say assignment instructions are vague and marking is harsh, so it is not an easy WAM booster.
- Opinions are split: some found it interesting and enjoyed the tutorials, others found it dry.
- Advice: keep up with readings and attend tutorials; strong essay writers do best.
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Quick answers
- When is ENST20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ENST20001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ENST20001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 70%, Final exam 30%.
- Is ENST20001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Despite being a science subject, it is very arts-like, with essays and reports in a psychology/social science style.
- What do students say about ENST20001?
- Despite being a science subject, it is very arts-like, with essays and reports in a psychology/social science style. Many say assignment instructions are vague and marking is harsh, so it is not an easy WAM booster. Opinions are split: some found it interesting and enjoyed the tutorials, others found it dry.
- How many class hours a week does ENST20001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ENST20001 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.
- What can I take after ENST20001?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example ENST30004, FRST20015.
- Can I rate ENST20001?
- 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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