ISLM20015 Politics: Middle East and South Asia
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
Is ISLM20015 hard?
ISLM20015: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Religion and politics in the Middle East and South Asia, from Egypt and Iran to Pakistan and India, through constitutions and manifestos.
After it you can
- Compare religion's role in different states
- Analyse political documents as sources
- Discuss elections, revolution and human rights
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 25%, Assignments 35%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ISLM20015 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking ISLM20015?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ISLM20015 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 25%, Assignments 35%, Final exam 40%.
- Can I take ISLM20015 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 ISLM20015?
- 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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