PHYC10010 Indigenous Astronomy

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is PHYC10010 hard?

PHYC10010: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How Indigenous cultures worldwide read the Sun, Moon and stars as calendar, map and law, alongside Western astronomy.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Meteorologist

How it’s assessed

Tests 50%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Projects 20%

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Quick answers

When is PHYC10010 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking PHYC10010?
No prerequisites.
Does PHYC10010 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 50%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 20%, Projects 20%.
Can I take PHYC10010 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.
Can I rate PHYC10010?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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