UNIB10019 Thinking Tools for Wicked Problems
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is UNIB10019 hard?
UNIB10019: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. 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
Tools from many fields for thinking through messy 'wicked' problems, and how knowledge is made and contested.
After it you can
- Break down a complex problem from many angles
- Question how knowledge is produced and used
- Discuss hard questions respectfully in a group
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 40%, Assignments 60%, Participation 0%
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Quick answers
- When is UNIB10019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking UNIB10019?
- No prerequisites.
- Does UNIB10019 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 40%, Assignments 60%, Participation 0%.
- How many class hours a week does UNIB10019 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take UNIB10019 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 UNIB10019?
- 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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