PHYC10008 From the Solar System to the Cosmos (University of Melbourne): rated 4.3/5 overall, difficulty 1.3/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 2.5/5 across 51 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
PHYC10008 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 从太阳系到宇宙
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This subject will explore all aspects of the universe we live in from our solar system to the Milky Way and beyond. It will focus on why human beings have become interested in the extra-terrestrial world, and how they have explored it.
PHYC10008 has 51 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 3.8 · difficulty 1.3 · would-recommend 2.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 reviews by UniMelb students on UniMelb Wall (4.6/5 overall); 17 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.1 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "Yes it’s fantastic!!! It’s physics based but more a discussion of the basic concepts as they apply to space. They only expect year 10 level maths and assume no prior physics knowledge. Not super time consuming, well run, and H1 very achievable as long as you put a bit of effort …"
On Reddit: "The title said physics. Now it’s astrophysics. I took that subject. There are almost no calculations in it. You’re learning cool facts about space."
The course panel on UniMelb Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is PHYC10008 hard?
A: Students rate PHYC10008's difficulty 1.3/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is PHYC10008 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 51 reviews: would-recommend 2.5/5, usefulness 3.8/5, overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYC10008, and when is it offered?
A: PHYC10008 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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