HIST20068 The French Revolution
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 HIST20068 hard?
HIST20068: 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 French Revolution from its origins to 1795, why it turned violent, and what it meant for minorities, women and slaves.
After it you can
- Explain the origins and nature of the Revolution
- Assess why the Revolution grew more violent
- Judge its international significance
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 80%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2013–2021)
- The French Revolution taught with a focus on regional and social detail rather than the big picture of events. Several found this hard to follow without prior knowledge.
- Workload is manageable and tutorials were often the best part, but assignments were marked strictly. The most recent reviews (2019-2021) are mostly negative, partly because of reused recorded lectures.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST20068 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking HIST20068?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST20068 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 80%, Participation 10%.
- Is HIST20068 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: The French Revolution taught with a focus on regional and social detail rather than the big picture of events. Several found this hard to follow without prior knowledge.
- What do students say about HIST20068?
- The French Revolution taught with a focus on regional and social detail rather than the big picture of events. Several found this hard to follow without prior knowledge. Workload is manageable and tutorials were often the best part, but assignments were marked strictly. The most recent reviews (2019-2021) are mostly negative, partly because of reused recorded lectures.
- How many class hours a week does HIST20068 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST20068 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 HIST20068?
- 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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