HIST30064 Controversies in Australian History

HIST30064 Controversies in Australian History (University of Melbourne): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on UniMelb Wall.

HIST30064 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in History. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 澳大利亚历史中的争议

Type: Undergraduate subject

Subject area: History

Faculty: Faculty of Arts

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This subject examines controversial episodes in the Australian past that commanded public attention, gave rise to heated argument and exposed local, regional, and national divisions. Controversies such as the Myall Creek massacre of 1838, the Eureka rising, debates about Australia's role in the P.

HIST30064 student reviews, difficulty and workload

HIST30064 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).

On Reddit: "I've not taken either of these subjects, but I have had a friend take the Cold War in Asia unit, and I'm personally taking Controversies this year. The historiographic essay sounds really cool, and is unlike most subjects in undergrad, but if you're worried about missing out on …"

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HIST30064 FAQ

Q: Is HIST30064 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches HIST30064, and when is it offered?

A: HIST30064 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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