PHYC20017 Archaeoastronomy

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is PHYC20017 hard?

PHYC20017: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How ancient monuments, rock art and stone arrangements line up with the Sun, Moon and stars, and what that says about past cultures.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Tests 50%, Participation 0%

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Quick answers

When is PHYC20017 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking PHYC20017?
No prerequisites.
Does PHYC20017 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Tests 50%, Participation 0%.
Can I take PHYC20017 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 PHYC20017?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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