PLAN10001 Cities Past and Future
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is PLAN10001 hard?
PLAN10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, Only 2 class hours a week, First-year subject.
What you learn
How cities like Melbourne grew and changed, the forces behind it, and what cities might become next.
After it you can
- Explain the forces behind urban change
- Read a city's history from its streets
- Argue a view on the future of cities
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- ABPL30053 Formative Ideas in Architecture
- ABPL30057 Asia Pacific Modernities
- LARC30002 Interpreting Australian Landscape Design
- PLAN30005 Urban Precinct Studio
Can’t be taken together with
- ABPL20034
Careers
Helps toward: Urban planner
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)
- All three reviewers found the lectures poorly delivered or tedious, heavy on historical detail.
- The workload is low and assignments are fairly standard; essay marking was described as lenient.
- Easy to pass, but several said it felt like they learned little.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is PLAN10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PLAN10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PLAN10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%.
- Is PLAN10001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three reviewers found the lectures poorly delivered or tedious, heavy on historical detail.
- What do students say about PLAN10001?
- All three reviewers found the lectures poorly delivered or tedious, heavy on historical detail. The workload is low and assignments are fairly standard; essay marking was described as lenient. Easy to pass, but several said it felt like they learned little.
- How many class hours a week does PLAN10001 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take PLAN10001 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 PLAN10001?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30053, ABPL30057, LARC30002, PLAN30005.
- Can I rate PLAN10001?
- 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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