PHS1011 Classical physics and relativity (Monash University): rated 3.5/5 overall across 14 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
PHS1011 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 经典物理与相对论
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
PHS1011 has 14 scored reviews: overall 3.5/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.0 stars); 11 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "They'll mention about 4759 times that "you can't pass this class based of your knowledge of year 12 physics". Pro tip: you can Its harder. But if you did well in year 12 physics you'll find it easy. If you found year 12 physics a struggle it's still doable but just be prepared t…"
On Reddit: "I did my undergrad in physics at another uni, but from the description I read, 1011 is classical mechanics and relativity. Classical mechanics (not basic mechanics class) is a bitch. You will get overly complicated systems and will have to solve their equations of motion. The ea…"
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Q: Is PHS1011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 14 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHS1011, and when is it offered?
A: PHS1011 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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