HIST20013 The Holocaust & Genocide
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is HIST20013 hard?
HIST20013: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The Holocaust within a global history of genocide, with cases from Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific and hands-on archival work.
After it you can
- Explain how genocides happen and are remembered
- Analyse primary sources and archives
- Compare cases from different regions
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 85%, Quizzes 15%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2019)
- Opinions split by year: a 2018 reviewer found it extremely interesting if you are self-motivated, while both 2019 reviewers found the lectures vague and unengaging and the content poorly organised.
- Genocide is a huge topic, so lectures only give a broad overview; the assessments are your chance to go deep on what interests you, but one 2019 reviewer found the essay instructions too thin.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST20013 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking HIST20013?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST20013 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 85%, Quizzes 15%.
- Is HIST20013 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Opinions split by year: a 2018 reviewer found it extremely interesting if you are self-motivated, while both 2019 reviewers found the lectures vague and unengaging and the content poorly organised.
- What do students say about HIST20013?
- Opinions split by year: a 2018 reviewer found it extremely interesting if you are self-motivated, while both 2019 reviewers found the lectures vague and unengaging and the content poorly organised. Genocide is a huge topic, so lectures only give a broad overview; the assessments are your chance to go deep on what interests you, but one 2019 reviewer found the essay instructions too thin.
- Can I take HIST20013 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.
- Can I rate HIST20013?
- 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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