POLS30036 Race, Ethnicity, and Nationalism

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is POLS30036 hard?

POLS30036: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How race, ethnicity and culture became political in Western democracies, from nationalism and colonialism to today's theories.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 100%

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Quick answers

When is POLS30036 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking POLS30036?
No prerequisites.
Does POLS30036 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
How many class hours a week does POLS30036 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take POLS30036 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 POLS30036?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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