HIST10012 The World Since World War II
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is HIST10012 hard?
HIST10012: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
World history from 1945 to now: the Cold War, civil rights, decolonisation, migration and political extremism.
After it you can
- Examine major world changes since 1945
- Analyse primary and secondary sources
- Assess the impact of global conflicts and migration
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Projects 50%, Reports and essays 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- A broad intro history subject that moves quickly; several (2025-2026) felt topics were not unpacked enough, and one suggested background reading on the Cold War.
- Students with VCE history found it easier; those without background struggled more. Essays are fairly standard, but many said marking is strict and depends on your tutor.
- Not seen as a WAM booster, though people interested in the topics found the content and later weeks engaging.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST10012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking HIST10012?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST10012 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Projects 50%, Reports and essays 30%.
- Is HIST10012 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: A broad intro history subject that moves quickly; several (2025-2026) felt topics were not unpacked enough, and one suggested background reading on the Cold War.
- What do students say about HIST10012?
- A broad intro history subject that moves quickly; several (2025-2026) felt topics were not unpacked enough, and one suggested background reading on the Cold War. Students with VCE history found it easier; those without background struggled more. Essays are fairly standard, but many said marking is strict and depends on your tutor. Not seen as a WAM booster, though people interested in the topics found the content and later weeks engaging.
- How many class hours a week does HIST10012 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST10012 as breadth?
- Yes, for: 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.
- What can I take after HIST10012?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example HIST30060.
- Can I rate HIST10012?
- 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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