HIST20065 Rebels and Revolutionaries
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 HIST20065 hard?
HIST20065: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The modern history of rebellion over 200 years, told through famous rebels, their methods and their influence.
After it you can
- Describe the history of modern rebellion
- Analyse how protest methods changed over time
- Research one aspect of political rebellion
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- Each week covers a different revolution or rebel, with quick, accessible historical context. Reviewers from 2017-2025 were consistently positive, including those with little history background.
- Discussion is central, so your tutorial group shapes the experience. The research task lets you follow your interests (it falls mid-semester), and a reflective essay closes the subject.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST20065 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking HIST20065?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST20065 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Is HIST20065 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Each week covers a different revolution or rebel, with quick, accessible historical context. Reviewers from 2017-2025 were consistently positive, including those with little history background.
- What do students say about HIST20065?
- Each week covers a different revolution or rebel, with quick, accessible historical context. Reviewers from 2017-2025 were consistently positive, including those with little history background. Discussion is central, so your tutorial group shapes the experience. The research task lets you follow your interests (it falls mid-semester), and a reflective essay closes the subject.
- How many class hours a week does HIST20065 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST20065 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 HIST20065?
- 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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