HIST30060 Making History
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 HIST30060 hard?
HIST30060: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The history major capstone: design and research your own project, then present it as an essay, website, podcast or film.
After it you can
- Formulate a historical research question
- Present history creatively for a target audience
- Defend an argument using existing scholarship
What you need first
HIST10012 or HIST10015 or HIST10016 or HIST10017
- HIST10012 The World Since World War II
- HIST10015 Dictators & Democrats: The Modern World
- HIST10016 Europe: From Black Death to New Worlds
- HIST10017 Gender, Rights, and Power in History
How it’s assessed
Projects 75%, Quizzes 25%
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Quick answers
- When is HIST30060 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking HIST30060?
- Needs HIST10012 or HIST10015 or HIST10016 or HIST10017.
- Does HIST30060 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 75%, Quizzes 25%.
- How many class hours a week does HIST30060 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST30060 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate HIST30060?
- 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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