HIST30006 The Renaissance in Italy

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 2 class hours a week

Is HIST30006 hard?

HIST30006: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The Renaissance in Italian cities, especially Florence and Venice: politics, art, religion, family and everyday life.

After it you can

• Discuss the social, political and cultural Renaissance
• Evaluate the roles of Florence and Venice
• Question 'Renaissance' as a historical label

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

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

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Quick answers

When is HIST30006 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking HIST30006?

No prerequisites.

Does HIST30006 have a final exam?

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

How many class hours a week does HIST30006 have?

2 h a week in class

Can I take HIST30006 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 HIST30006?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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