HPSC20024 Debating Science in Society

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

Is HPSC20024 hard?

HPSC20024: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Hearing both sides of current science debates each week, and learning to judge and make arguments on science and society.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 40%, Reports and essays 60%

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Quick answers

When is HPSC20024 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking HPSC20024?
No prerequisites.
Does HPSC20024 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 40%, Reports and essays 60%.
How many class hours a week does HPSC20024 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take HPSC20024 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 HPSC20024?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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