KORE10001 Korean 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is KORE10001 hard?
KORE10001: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
Korean for complete beginners: basic speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday situations.
After it you can
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Korean
- Read and write basic Korean words and sentences
- Understand everyday customs where Korean is spoken
What you need first
a Korean placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Tests 60%, Presentations 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2020–2022)
- Many small assignments (about 12 in 2020) that each take time, and in 2020 there were three final exams.
- By 2021-2022 reviewers found it well organised, with clear tasks and a practice exam, and said H1 is achievable with steady study.
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Quick answers
- When is KORE10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Winter.
- What do I need before taking KORE10001?
- Needs a Korean placement test.
- Does KORE10001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Tests 60%, Presentations 30%.
- Is KORE10001 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Many small assignments (about 12 in 2020) that each take time, and in 2020 there were three final exams.
- What do students say about KORE10001?
- Many small assignments (about 12 in 2020) that each take time, and in 2020 there were three final exams. By 2021-2022 reviewers found it well organised, with clear tasks and a practice exam, and said H1 is achievable with steady study.
- How many class hours a week does KORE10001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take KORE10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- What can I take after KORE10001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example KORE10002.
- Can I rate KORE10001?
- 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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