PHIL30052 Race and Gender: Philosophical Issues
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHIL30052 hard?
PHIL30052: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Philosophical questions about race and gender: what they are, how they connect, and what a just future would look like.
After it you can
- Explain theories of what race and gender are
- Analyse how race and gender intersect
- Assess views on justice and structural racism
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2021–2025)
- All three reviewers (2021-2025) enjoyed this look at socially constructed identity categories, with strong teaching and good discussion.
- It asks for independent digging, and a background in gender studies or ethical theory helps.
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Quick answers
- When is PHIL30052 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PHIL30052?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PHIL30052 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- Is PHIL30052 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviewers (2021-2025) enjoyed this look at socially constructed identity categories, with strong teaching and good discussion.
- What do students say about PHIL30052?
- All three reviewers (2021-2025) enjoyed this look at socially constructed identity categories, with strong teaching and good discussion. It asks for independent digging, and a background in gender studies or ethical theory helps.
- How many class hours a week does PHIL30052 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHIL30052 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 PHIL30052?
- 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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