HPSC20015 Astronomy in World History
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is HPSC20015 hard?
HPSC20015: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How cultures from East Asia to Australia studied the sky, with simple observations and a look at historical instruments.
After it you can
- Compare astronomy in different cultures
- Make simple sky observations
- Explain how historical instruments worked
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 35%
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Quick answers
- When is HPSC20015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer.
- What do I need before taking HPSC20015?
- No prerequisites.
- Does HPSC20015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 35%.
- How many class hours a week does HPSC20015 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take HPSC20015 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 HPSC20015?
- 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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