UNIB10028 Australian Surfing
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 33% group work
Is UNIB10028 hard?
UNIB10028: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Surfing in Australia: its Polynesian and First Nations roots, the surf industry, the science of waves, and time in the water.
After it you can
- Explain how waves form and break
- Discuss surfing's place in Australian culture
- Present creative work with a team
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Presentations 67%, Reports and essays 33%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is UNIB10028 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking UNIB10028?
- No prerequisites.
- Does UNIB10028 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 67%, Reports and essays 33%.
- How many class hours a week does UNIB10028 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take UNIB10028 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate UNIB10028?
- 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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