HIST30068 A History of Violence
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is HIST30068 hard?
HIST30068: About average. 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
How individuals, communities and states have used violence from the 1500s to now, and how it has been seen and remembered.
After it you can
- Compare types of past violence and how they are remembered
- Explain how scholars have theorised violence
- Develop a research project on violence
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 90%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2021)
- The 2021 reviewers found the content on violence across eras interesting, though jumping between time periods each week could be confusing. Readings were long and sometimes felt off-topic.
- In 2021 the first assignment was due mid-semester and worth 55%, leaving little room to recover, with the rest from attendance and a reflective essay. Opinions overall were average.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is HIST30068 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking HIST30068?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HIST30068 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 90%, Participation 10%.
- Is HIST30068 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: The 2021 reviewers found the content on violence across eras interesting, though jumping between time periods each week could be confusing. Readings were long and sometimes felt off-topic.
- What do students say about HIST30068?
- The 2021 reviewers found the content on violence across eras interesting, though jumping between time periods each week could be confusing. Readings were long and sometimes felt off-topic. In 2021 the first assignment was due mid-semester and worth 55%, leaving little room to recover, with the rest from attendance and a reflective essay. Opinions overall were average.
- How many class hours a week does HIST30068 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take HIST30068 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 HIST30068?
- 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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