HIST20072 Pirates and their Enemies

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is HIST20072 hard?

HIST20072: 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

Piracy from the 1500s to 1700s in the Mediterranean and Atlantic: why people raided at sea, how states fought back, and pirates in film.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Projects 70%

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Quick answers

When is HIST20072 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking HIST20072?
No prerequisites.
Does HIST20072 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Projects 70%.
Can I take HIST20072 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 HIST20072?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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