FINA30018 Critical and Theoretical Studies 6
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is FINA30018 hard?
FINA30018: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A second round of staff-led seminars on art theory, criticism and history, each on a different research theme.
After it you can
- Explore one research theme in depth
- Write an essay that builds on your talk
- Discuss ideas well in an oral assessment
What you need first
FINA20030 and FINA20032
How it’s assessed
Presentations 75%, Reports and essays 25%
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Quick answers
- When is FINA30018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FINA30018?
- Needs FINA20030 and FINA20032.
- Does FINA30018 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 75%, Reports and essays 25%.
- How many class hours a week does FINA30018 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take FINA30018 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate FINA30018?
- 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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