HIST20060 Total War: World War II

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 2.5 class hours a week

Is HIST20060 hard?

HIST20060: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

World War II as a total war: its causes in Europe and Asia, life on the home front, the Holocaust and its legacy.

After it you can

• Identify the key people and events of WWII
• Explain total war and its impact on society
• Use sources to build historical arguments

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 35%, Quizzes 15%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is HIST20060 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking HIST20060?

No prerequisites.

Does HIST20060 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Quizzes 15%, Reports and essays 50%.

How many class hours a week does HIST20060 have?

2.5 h a week in class

Can I take HIST20060 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 HIST20060?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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