MULT10011 Introduction to Life, Earth and Universe
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is MULT10011 hard?
MULT10011: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 5.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
How the universe and Earth formed, how life began and evolved, and whether life exists elsewhere.
After it you can
- Explain core ideas of astrophysics, biology, geology
- Use the scientific method on questions about life
- Discuss whether life could exist elsewhere
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Tests 10%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2018–2024)
- Three modules (biology, geology, astronomy) with lots of contact hours. Most enjoyed it as an elective.
- The geology lectures were often seen as unstructured, and the astronomy pracs as long. Preparing before pracs saves time.
- Exam views are split: one found a new exam very hard (with scaling), while a later one found it easy, with repeated past questions.
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Quick answers
- When is MULT10011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MULT10011?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MULT10011 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Tests 10%, Presentations 5%, Final exam 60%.
- Is MULT10011 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Three modules (biology, geology, astronomy) with lots of contact hours. Most enjoyed it as an elective.
- What do students say about MULT10011?
- Three modules (biology, geology, astronomy) with lots of contact hours. Most enjoyed it as an elective. The geology lectures were often seen as unstructured, and the astronomy pracs as long. Preparing before pracs saves time. Exam views are split: one found a new exam very hard (with scaling), while a later one found it easy, with repeated past questions.
- How many class hours a week does MULT10011 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MULT10011 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- Can I rate MULT10011?
- 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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